Exotic pets

Deciding to acquire an exotic pet, think about who you prefer - mammals, birds, reptiles or even insects. From mammals are very popularchinchillas, homemade ferrets and dwarf pigs. Some house houses of funny eared hedgehogs. The fans of exotic reptiles live snakes (sometimes even poisonous), turtles, newts, chameleons, iguanas, and some even dare to crocodile. At home, you can keep some types of insects, for example, Madagascar cockroaches and giant tarantula spiders, mollusks (African snails Akhatin) and a variety of exotic birds, for example, parrots.



Choosing an exotic pet, decide how much money and time you can allocate for maintenance and care. Some species of animals are unpretentious andneed specific conditions of maintenance and feed, and many need eyes and eyes, otherwise they will quickly wither and die. If you have a child, it is better not to buy a pet that can frighten a child or hurt him. Instead of a tarantula spider, better buy him a friendly ferret. And predatory reptiles can be dangerous for your household.



Buy an exotic pet is only needed in special stores and nurseries. Buying an exotic pet with hands, you canto become the owner of a contraband animal. Smuggling animals can be cheaper, but on arrival they are unlikely to have been examined and placed in quarantine, and, hence, the animal may be sick. Spending a round sum on the treatment of a contraband exotic animal is not so bad. Much worse, if you or your loved ones will pick up from him some little-known and dangerous infection.



Having chosen and bought an exotic pet, be prepared that the maintenance and care will require a lot of effort from you. Unlike dogs and cats, exoticanimals are accustomed to the natural environment, so you are required to create living conditions that are as close as possible to the habitual for your pet. Rodents and birds need to settle in spacious comfortable cages, and for reptiles, insects and snails, it will be necessary to equip a terrarium with the usual temperature and humidity. When arranging the home, make sure that the exotic pet can not escape - few will be delighted by the huge sizzling cockroach walking freely around the apartment.



Find out what kind of food is suitable for your pet, buy it and replenish it in time. Rodents can well feed themselves habitual forus fruits, vegetables, nuts and cereals, but for birds and reptiles, special feeds may be required. Some species of reptiles and insects prefer live food (small rodents, grasshoppers, crickets), so think about whether it is easy to get it, where you are going to store it and whether you can feed the pet. If you find it difficult to feed a snake to a small mouse - is it worth it to start it at all?



With any bites or scratches caused even by a harmless looking animal, immediately rinse the wound and treat it. If there is even the slightest suspicion of inflammation - immediately consult a doctor. When dealing with exotic pets it is very important to follow the rules of personal hygiene. Before contact with an exotic pet and after it, wash your hands thoroughly. For example, such harmless creatures, like red-eared turtles, can be carriers of salmonella.



To exotic pets were healthy, you need to regularly clean their home, whether it's a cage or a terrarium. Obligatory for your exotic pet are also vaccination and regular examination with a veterinarian.



Remember that exotic pets practically do not give in to training and badly adhere to the person. But at the same time, they can bring a lot of positive emotions to their master.



An exotic pet is a huge responsibility for the one who decided to start and maintain it. Before you buy an exotic pet, you need to weigh all the pros and cons, and only then make a final decision. But if you can create comfortable conditions for your pet and surround it with care, then your exotic pet will give you a lot of pleasant minutes.



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