I just found out that one of my newest friends, Dani, had a Canadian Lynx as a pet…Not only that, it was an indoor cat!
I asked her to fill us in on having a Canadian Lynx as a pet.
This is her account:
Firstly, his name was Snaggletooth, and I rescued him from a breeder in Iowa. I found his information online and called him to find out more about owning a lynx.
I had always thought how wonderful it would be to own a big exotic cat. I went with a lynx because he would mature around 65lbs., which is equal [ ... ]
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I just found out that one of my newest friends, Dani, had a Canadian Lynx as a pet…Not only that, it was an indoor cat!
I asked her to fill us in on having a Canadian Lynx as a pet.
This is her account:
Firstly, his name was Snaggletooth, and I rescued him from a breeder in Iowa. I found his information online and called him to find out more about owning a lynx.
I had always thought how wonderful it would be to own a big exotic cat. I went with a lynx because he would mature around 65lbs., which is equal [ ... ]
Category: African Animals, Animal Behavior, Animal Nutrition, Animal Tips & Tricks, Canadian Animals, Carnivore, Cats, Exotic Animal Refuge, Mammals, News, North American Animals, Unusual Pets
Tags: big cat, Canadian animal, Canadian lynx, Cats, exotic cat, exotic pet, lynx, mammal, North American animal, unusual pet 10 Comments
In my opinion, every pet you have should be cleaned at some point in time.
When I clean out the cage for my African Pygmy Hedgehog, Kokonut Kreampuff, every week, she also gets a bath.
Photo left: Kokonut Kreampuff having her bath
She wouldn’t voluntarily go into a small pool of water and clean herself off…She’s more concerned with trying to get under her blanket to sleep, so I have to give her a push in the right direction. Plus, it is just too cute!
Hedgehog Bath Checklist:
No Tears Baby Shampoo + Conditioner in 1
Washcloth
Nail brush – only to be used for your hedgehog [ ... ]
I often hear that people have pet hedgehogs that are picky with what they eat…
NOT MINE! LOL
My hedgie will eat just about anything I feed her…I may not actually see her eat it, but it’s gone in the morning when I check on her…
I try to stay away from dairy, as it sometimes upsets her tummy, but other than that…she is a feeding champion!
She loves her meal worms, either freeze dried (my fave) or in a can (not live), any brand of hedgehog food I’ve tried, all vegetables and fruits that I’ve given her, seeds, nuts, coconut…
I try giving her [ ... ]
Category: African Animals, Mammals, Omnivore, Unusual Pets
Tags: exotic pet, exotic pet diet, hedgehog, hedgehog diet, hedgehog food, meal worms 9 Comments
I wrote an article on my TerrierLover.com website that I just had to share with all of you Exotic Animal Lovers.
It documents the relationship of my miniature schnauzers and my African Pygmy Hedgehog with some great photos included…
It also outlines out a solid plan on how to Socialize your pets towards each other…Check it out here:
Can Hedgehogs & Terriers Get Along? Socialization Is An Issue!
Let me know what you think about this post, and please share your stories and experiences on socializing animals in your household…
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I hope you enjoyed today’s installment of Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…
Live [ ... ]
I just wanted to spread some joy with a little feathered friend, named Winston, to say “I Love You” for Valentine’s Day!
Enjoy!
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The actual real name of the so nicknamed “Budgie” is the Budgerigar…
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittacidae
Subfamily: Psittacinae
Tribe: Platycercini
Genus: Melopsittacus
Species: M. undulatus
Conservation Status:
This is a species of least concern…That means, there is an abundance of budgies! Yeah for our world!!!
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I hope you enjoyed this little video of Winston the budgie on this installment of Exotic Animal Lover! Until next time…
Live Exotically!
Have a Very Happy Valentine’s Day!
Kimberly Edwards
P.S. Teach your Bird to Talk! [ ... ]
Chipmunks can be great “exotic” pets…They are adorable and an unusual find as a pet!
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Sciuridae
Tribe: Marmotini
Genus: Tamias
Conservation Status:
Chipmunks are a genus of least concern in regards to conservation! Awesome!
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Chipmunks as Pets
By Tonia Jordan
As I was walking around a local pet store recently, I happened to see a Siberian Chipmunk racing around its cage, performing acrobatics that entertained a growing crowd gathered around its cage. It got me to wondering – do chipmunks make good pets? How would I choose one? What involves taking care of one?
Purchasing a chipmunk
First and most importantly, find a [ ... ]
Category: Canadian Animals, European Animals, Mammals, North American Animals, Omnivore, Rodents, Unusual Pets
Tags: cage, chipmunk, chipmunks, exotic animal, exotic pet, habitat, mammal, Omnivore, pet, pets, rodent, seeds, unusual pet, veterinarian 2 Comments
Sugar Gliders are Australian marsupials that also inhabit New Guinea, and the Bismarck Archipelago.
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Infraclass: Marsupialia
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Petauridae
Genus: Petaurus
Species: P. breviceps
Conservation Status:
The Sugar Glider is considered to be a species of least concern. That’s awesome!
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Sugar Gliders: Tiny Acrobats
By Miles Fowler
In the last decade or so, the popularity of sugar gliders as pets has grown considerably. The small size of these furry acrobats, their personalities, their plush fur, their large eyes, their agility and their ability to bond closely with humans have attracted legions of new sugar glider devotees.
What is a sugar glider and [ ... ]
Amphibians are animals that live in both water and on land. They are ectothermic, previously termed as cold-blooded, meaning that their internal body temperature is regulated by their external environment.
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Amphibia
Photo above: Green Tree Frog
Some of the orders and subclasses of Amphibians are:
Order Temnospondyli – extinct
Subclass Lepospondyli – extinct
Subclass Lissamphibia
Order Anura
Order Caudata
Order Gymnophiona
* Neat Fact: Most interesting is the fact that amphibians breath through their skin!
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Tips on Buying an Amphibian for a Pet
By Katie Gee
So you are in the market for a pet frog, toad or salamander and you are wondering [ ... ]
Category: Amphibians, Unusual Pets
Tags: amphibian pet, amphibious, amphibiouspet, exotic animal, exotic pet, frog, pet, reptile, salamander, scaly pet, toad, Unusual Pets One Comment
Cheetah…That just sounds fast! However, they aren’t fast enough to get away from being an endangered species.
Cheetahs are endangered throughout their home range due to loss of habitat, reduced prey and direct persecution or poaching. It is considered as vulnerable and threatened in conservation status.
They live in Africa, and there may still be some cheetahs left in the wild in Asia, although it is doubtful.
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Felidae
Subfamily: Felinae
Genus: Acinonyx
Species: A. jubatus
I hope you enjoy this great article I found on the cheetah!
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The Animal Kingdom’s Speedster
By Art [ ... ]
Category: African Animals, Asian Animals, Carnivore, Endangered Species, Mammals, Unusual Pets
Tags: big cat, big cats, cheetah, cheetahs, exotic pet, exotic pets, pet, pets, wild cat, wild cats 5 Comments
