Skunks do NOT carry rabies. This is a dangerous myth. They can become infected with rabies like any other warm-blooded mammal. Cows become infected with rabies more often than dogs, cats, or domestic skunks. The wild skunk helps with rat control keeping disease in check. Skunks control garden pests.

The hedgehog is a wonderful little pet. They are a nocturnal animal and it maybe better if you're not the early to bed type of person. You would only end up with enough time to wave a friendly hello to your little pet. Their quills are not sharp like a porcupine; the feel is more like a hair brush.

Disasters can strike with little or no warning. Here are some basic items to have on hand for emergencies with your exotic pet

Locate an Avian Veterinarian before you need a veterinarian for a sick or injured bird or parrot. Ideally, find one before you purchase a bird or parrot. This article explains what an Avian Veterinarian is and how to find one.

This article about the conure includes facts and insight to help you raise your pet conure. Care information includes purchasing your pet conure, feeding, training, grooming, housing, and health care.

The latest pet craze in the United Kingdom is the Micro-Pig or Teacup Pig! I assure you that we will be hearing a lot more about the micro-pig in the United States very soon. This small pig is said to make a loving pet. How to take care of a Micro-Pig or Teacup Pig.

Geckos make an interesting exotic pet. With so many species of geckos, ranging from diurnal to nocturnal, you have to consider which gecko will fit in best with your lifestyle. Educate yourself before purchasing any pet or exotic pet.

Wallabies are marsupials that look like a kangaroo but are smaller. The greatest populations would be found in Australia and New Zealand. Care and information on Wallabies.

If you had a huge ice storm tonight that knocked out your electricity for five days would your exotic pets survive? What if it was 108 in the shade and the electric went out, again what pets do you have that may die? This article explains what you will need to keep you and your pets alive.

The delightful spirit of the pet finch and the enormous satisfaction of their song make them an exceptional pet for close living conditions such as an apartment or a mobile home court. I tried living with two macaws in a mobile home court. It didn't work so good. Those two could wake the dead.