How to Handle Iguanas
Handling an iguana To enjoy your iguana most, you need to work with it, taming and socializing so that it can be enjoyed and handled with ease. Naturally, an iguana is not a domesticated creature. This type of creature has instincts from the wild relating to survival. Therefore, when working with your iguana, you will need to be patient and realize it takes time to tame your pet. Additionally, to help your iguana feel, comfortable and confident in you, and to help reduce injury to yourself, it is imperative that you learn how to handle an iguana the correct way. By handling your pet each day,...
Read MoreGuinea Pigs Toys – What does your piggie like to play with
Pets like their toys, and guinea pigs are no exception. However, they do get bored easily if they only have the same toys to play with over and over again, so it’s nice to give them a lot of variety. There are some toys made just for guinea pigs, such as Bounce Back toys (you place a treat inside the toy and the cavy knocks it down to get to the treat, then it bounces right back up again). At only $6 or so, it’s an affordable purchase and most guinea pigs seem to like it. Besides toys made just for guinea pigs, you’ll also find that many items designed for rabbits and...
Read MoreGrooming Guinea Pigs. How to do it?
While most small animals don’t require much grooming, guinea pigs are different. Their teeth, hair, and nails all require some specific attention on a regular basis. A guinea pig’s front teeth continue to grow throughout their entire life. If they are allowed to grow without any control, the guinea pig will find it painful to eat and will, therefore, stop eating altogether. The best thing you can do is to provide your guinea pig with hard things to chew on: carrots and other hard vegetables, chew sticks or blocks, or even tree branches. Even though you provide these materials,...
Read MoreGuinea Pigs Cage Selection. How To Choose The Best Cage For Your Pig?
The decision on where to place your guinea pig should be made before you choose a cage so you’ll know exactly how much space you will be working with, particularly if you will be keeping your guinea pig indoors. Ideally, your guinea pig’s cage should be at least 2 square feet per guinea pig, but the more area you provide for your pet, the happier he or she will be. The height of the cage is not as important. Guinea pigs don’t really climb much because of their size so 18 inch walls should be high enough to keep them safely inside a cage. Many guinea pig owners prefer to have...
Read More9 Signs to Look for when Choosing a Bearded Dragon
Many times people get a beardie and just love the creature but unfortunately the animal dies in a couple of weeks or months. In fact, statistics show that more than 70% of beardies die in their first year of life, if they live together with a new owner. So, when you want to get a Bearded Dragon, you should look it over carefully. Some things you should notice right away is how alert and active the Dragon is. Do not buy a Beardie which looks to be lethargic and is unable to lift its head. Before deciding which Beardie to buy, do ensure that you check them for sores, burns, external parasites...
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