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So, you’ve just decided that you are going to get yourself a pet tarantula. Do you just get any tarantula and take it home with you? Certainly not! How do you know which tarantula will be ideal as a pet?

The following is a basic guide to getting the best tarantula.

First you have to make sure that the pet store you are getting the tarantula from breeds its own tarantulas and they are not caught from the wild. This is very important for tarantulas that are caught in the wild can be very aggressive. Read the rest of this entry »

Tarantulas have become very popular as pets. Many people would think because tarantulas are spiders that have been taken from the wild then they are dangerous. This is far from true for over the past decades tarantulas have posed no threat to humans but rather humans are more likely to harm tarantulas. This is a very true statement for tarantulas need proper care when they are being handled, they need a good diet as well as a good habitat. The aim of this article is to provide some of the pet tarantula secretes that people need to know when they decide to get a tarantula as a pet. Read the rest of this entry »

Choosing a vet for your chinchilla is not just about picking one that you have immediate access to. A chinchilla is after all an exotic animal and has unique requirements and if you are looking for a vet, select one that your chinchilla will feel relaxed with, that satisfies all the needs of your pet chinchilla. The clinic has to be established and have all accessible resources to cater to constant and continuing care for your exotic pet. Read the rest of this entry »

Based on what we have read, seen and experienced firsthand, it is common for us to stereotype persons who own tarantula spiders as weird, bizarre or having a “dark side”. Yes, it is a fact that most pet lovers prefer the more subdued, predictable and personable animals to become part of the family. Animals like dogs, cats, birds and hamsters fall into the category of “normal” animals to have as pets, and human nature dictates our preference to remain in the comfort zone of what is normal and familiar to us. Becoming an owner of a tarantula spider will be the perfect lesson in thinking outside the box and feeling accomplished for taking that chance. Read the rest of this entry »

A growing number of people are deciding to keep tortoises as pets. After all, they are fairly low maintenance and there are about 250 different types to select from. Before you decide to bring a tortoise home as a pet, however, it is important to know what to expect from your pet and how to properly take care of it. Read the rest of this entry »

Where exactly do you get a title at? The Lion is the King of the Jungle right? How cool is that? If I had one it probably would not be so flattering, alright now keep the wise cracks to you self! Knowing my friends I can guarantee it would be less than flattering. This brings me to an animal that has been given a title with some authority. The Gopher Tortoise, Nature’s Landlord or maybe the Landlord of the Sand hills, either way it’s definitely better than the moniker that I would probably end up with. The Gopher Tortoise is an obligate burrower with very stout and strong limbs. Its’ claws are wide and flat with small protective scales extending up the tortoises shovel like front legs. Read the rest of this entry »

My mother used to affectionately refer to me as a turtle because at swim lessons, while the other kids eagerly jumped right into the pool ready to start, I stood near the edge, waiting. I wasn’t afraid of the water. Rather, I was taking time to prepare for the event. Then, when I was good and ready, I jumped right in and swam.

Thus began my relationship with the fable “The Tortoise and the Hare” found in the much beloved bedside collection The Fables of Aesop. “The Tortoise and the Hare” is perfect for illustrating sound start up practices. Read the rest of this entry »

General Information

Also known as Russian Tortoises, these are among the most commonly seen tortoises in the pet trade today. Thousands of juveniles are exported from Russia every year. Horsfields tortoises are small, reaching approximately 15cm long or a maximum of 20cm. Being a Russian species, they make an excellent choice for UK keepers. They can tolerate the English weather and will hibernate over the winter period. The shell is a light olive brown colouration, with darker brown blotches. The head and legs are a lighter, yellowish brown. Read the rest of this entry »