Exotic Pet Care

Birds provide a rewarding relationship for many owners today, but keeping this relationship a long and happy one can be more challenging than many people anticipate. There are some elemental facts, which this...

Early signs of illness in birds are frequently missed by the average pet owner. In the wild, a sick bird will attempt to maintain a normal appearance as long as possible. One result of this behavior in...

The common or green iguana has been gaining popularity as an exotic pet for several years. Unfortunately, misinformation and naivete about the true needs of this species have led to many sick animals and...

Geckos are a very interesting and ornate group of reptiles. Leopard geckos are among the largest, at 8-9 inches, and differ from the rest in many ways. They have a prominent outer ear, eyelids, and do not...

Chameleons are unique and intriguing lizards. While not low maintenance reptiles by any means, a small amount of research will prove the difference between a good care provider and an unsuccessful one. A...

Avian and Exotic Animal Hospitals of Los Angeles and Orange Counties Richard W. Woerpel, MS, DVM Walter J. Rosskopf, Jr, DVM Introduction Various species of water turtles are kept as pets in the United...

The Thai water dragon, Physignathus cocincinus, originates from the forests of India and eastern Asia, and often remains close to fresh water. This member of the family Agamidae Agamids, lizards of the family...

Client handout from the: Journal of Herpetological Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians and reptiles. Medicine and Surgery, Vol. 11, No.3, 2001 Housing Tortoises should...

Client Handout from the Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery, Vol. 11, No. 2, 2001 Husbandry Boas should be housed individually, except during breeding attempts. Enclosures for juvenile boas should...

(King Snakes, Rat Snakes, Indigos, Hognoses, Garters, Water and Others) Client Handout from the: Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery, Vol. 10, Iss. 3 & 4, 2000  HOUSING Most colubrid...

Client Handout from the: Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery, Vol. 10, Iss.1, 2000 Introduction Bell’s hingeback tortoise, Kinixys belliana, is one of the most common tortoise species seen in the...

Scientific Name: Python regius; Common Name: Ball Python, AKA Royal Python. Where are they found? West and central Africa from Senegal to Uganda, northern Sudan and Ethiopia. Natural Habitat: Dry brush,...

The Australian Bearded Dragon is one of the best lizards to own as a pet. They develop a very docile nature when handled gently and frequently, are usually very good eaters, and are social animals, which...

Scientific Name: Ceratophrys ornate. Common Name: Argentine Horned Frog (AKA Pacman Frog). Where are they found? South America from Brazil to Argentina Natural Habitat: Shallow water. Spend a lot of time...

Scientific Name: Geochelone sulcata. Common Name: African Spurred Tortoise. Where are they found? Northern Africa: Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Ethiopia. Natural Habitat: Hottest,...

Diet FRESH VEGETABLES: It is recommended that rabbits be fed plenty of fresh vegetables from the time that they start eating and throughout life. Feed vegetables daily. Here are a few suggestions:...

By Oxford Ferret Rescue 

What are Ferrets? Ferrets are domestic animals and cousins of weasels, skunks, and otters. They are not rodents! They are friendly and make excellent pets. If you’ve never met one...

This is a partial list of poisonous indoor and outdoor plants that may be lurking in your home or yard and harmful to your pooch. As pretty as they may be, you should be on the alert! One of the first things...