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Today you can buy exotic pets at your local pet store and find out how to take care of them and enjoy these new and different types of pets. Learning is as easy as going online or looking in your local library.

Some people are content to own regular pets while others prefer the more exotic, such as chinchillas, mice, and monkeys.

Here's a rundown of some of the most expensive pets in the United States. A variety of exotic and hybrid animals made the list ranging in price from $800 to $138,000. Felines, Primates, Reptiles, Birds, and Canines are on the list.

Dogs and cats might not be pets for everyone. A parrotlet can provide an unusual alternative.

An explanation as to why snakes aren't necessarily BAD pets to have.

These are a few great first time pets for kids. They are easy to care and maintain.

As any kid can tell you, an unusual pet is a cool pet, and these low maintenance pets are unusual indeed! Read on to discover three easy-to-care-for pets that are tailor made for cool kids.

Although these ancient dogs were associated with both Egyptian royalty and Bedouin nomadicism, salukis make sharp, noble pets for us modern folk. Don't let your lack of acquaintance with the breed prevent you from exploring saluki adoption.

The leopard gecko is a great choice for people just starting out owning lizards as pets. Some of the background and traits of this lizard are given in this article.

After their racing careers, retired greyhounds are either adopted or euthanized. Because greyhound racing is still a popular sport, thousands of these dogs pass their speed peak every year and face a grim fate unless they are adopted as pets.

Exotic pets come in all shapes and sizes, but if you are short on space then spiders and insects may be right up your street.

Growing up I always had the classic pets: dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, and gerbils. But these days the term "pet" can refer to just about any animal you can think of!

When caring for a domestic or exotic pet, be certain you are familiar with the parasitic, bacterial and fungal infection risks to humans

Looking for an exotic pet to share your space? Lizards can be terrific new best friends.

An analysis of the best exotic pet purchases of all-time.

While researching more about a future career as a veterinarian, I ran across a very interesting career: an exotic pet veterinarian. Reasons why you may want to expand in this career.

Exotic pets are very popular right now, but they have special needs and require a greater commitment, both of money and time, than do traditional pets like dogs and cats. Are you really ready for an exotic pet?

The Village Pet Shoppe are currently selling a variety of frogs and toads, snakes, like, corn snakes, milk snakes, and ball pythons, bearded dragons, water dragons, leopard geckos, chinchillas, rabbits and rodents, all from local breeders.

There are a lot of non-traditional animals out there that make great companions. Here are three common exotic pets you can own.

Many people adopt their pet dogs and cats from shelters, yet never think twice about buying a guinea pig or a parakeet from a pet store. Discover how simple it is to find exotic pets in shelters near you.

An overview of the sandfish skink, a type of lizard. These guys make extraordinary pets, and they're so darned cute!

This article shares information on unusual and exotic pet choices.

Ever dreamed of having the fastest animal in the animal kingdom purring beside you as a pet? Although it may be a far-fetched dream, there are people who keep cheetahs as pets dating as back as Ancient Egyptian times.

This article discusses what you should know about sugar gliders as pets before you decide to adopt your own sugar glider as an exotic pet.

African Pygmy hedgehogs make amiable and quiet pets but require special care to keep them happy and healthy.

Choosing an unusual animal for a pet can be fun learning process, but should not be undertaken without proper research. Both adults and children can benefit from owning an exotic pet,

The Coatimundi is an intelligent exotic small mammal. It makes a great pet if you spend time interacting and don't leave it unsupervised.

For the right type of owners, reptile are a great pet. However, they take a lot of care and a very complex set up that most people fail to provide when buying an iguana. Here are some warnings and tips about caring for an iguana.

I was in a pet shop the other day when I thought about Madonna and Angelina Jolie. Then I thought about Oprah and Mia Farrow.

Should you purchase that exotic pet your child is begging you for, or should you opt out?

Often people look for a pet that is out of the ordinary. Sometimes a normal cat or dog just won't do!

Before getting an exotic pet, be aware that they need special consideration regarding their feeding, housing, and care, and can be potentially dangerous to your family and community.

How to house, feed, and otherwise take care of one of the world's most popular pet snake species.

Sometimes people get bored of regular fish. Well, fiddler crabs are widely available and they're one pet you won't get bored of! They may seem easy to care for, but there's a few helpful tips to give them a long, healthy life.

Some people aren't happy with the prospect of pet birds, reptiles, mammals or other animals commonly kept as pets. Some even advocate wild catching animals and making them pets. This is not only illegal but a bad idea. Why?

Owning an exotic pet has become a fashion statement in the United States. When considering a hedgehog, be mindful of these potential health risks to your family

While exotic animals may seem like very appealing pet choices, there are many things that you should think about before deciding to adopt one. Owning an exotic pet may not be all it's cracked up to be.

An important factor in caring for ferrets is their diet.

Around 60 million pet dogs and 70 million pet cats are in the United States and we love our animals dearly, but could they be making you sick?

This article discusses some of the things that should be taken into consideration before deciding to adopt a raccoon as a pet.

Many retailers will tell you whatever they think you want to hear about any reptile just to make a sale. I am here to help you with the facts and what to look for so that you can make an informed decision and have your reptile pet around for many years to come.

Although the public is slowly becoming aware of the effects of secondhand smoke on their pets, the concept is still unknown to many. Many practicing vets are unaware of studies about the effects secondhand smoke on pets, and most don't talk to their clients about it.

A canine's sense of smell is generally between 10,000 to 100,000 time greater then humans.


Case studies shows how dogs can be trained. Including recent '60 Minutes' show, and how dogs are trained to detect different types of cancer.

Heroic pets have a special place in the hearts of many.

It's that time of year again for ticks. Learn some handy ways to reduce ticks on your pets.

There are many ways to lend a helping hand to homeless pets without taking every single one into your home.

A discussion of Presidential pets owned by Eisenhower all the way back to George Washington.

Obesity is not only an issue for human being these days, but animals as well. The question is how can this happen? Could our pets somehow be becoming part of the technology generation?!

Did you know that pets can get MRSA? They can. Did you know that you can use honey to treat it? Read more..