When it comes to exotic pets there is such a wide range of animals; there are animals from all over the world. Something drives us to possess, to want authority over these animals. Is it our need for unconditional love? Or is it something mysterious or of a divine nature?
Sure I have the same feelings you do when I see a baby bearded dragon in the pet shop. The dragon is so cute, I want it, and I want it now. If I have an African Grey parrot whistle at me – you know the whistle, the one that makes you feel good inside, but if it were a guy or gal whistling at you, you’d have to throw them an angry glance; just for general principle. However, you fall instantly in love with the African Grey parrot. I know I can bring it home today, I will figure everything else out later. Heck, no cage, no knowledge, no food, no toys, no veterinarian that will care for my pet if he or she should become ill. It will work out somehow; won’t it?
When it comes to purchasing an exotic pet, any pet, we have to do it right. It is our responsibility to take proper care of the pet that we would like to purchase. It is also our responsibility to determine how much time we will have to spend with our pet. What is your living situation; do you live in the country with no one else in an ear’s reach? Or, do you live in an apartment where the quietest of whispers can be heard.
The first thing we are going to need is knowledge. Here we can pull in a lot of resources. We can talk to other pet owners; we can talk to various pet shops, to pet breeders, or your veterinarian. We can look online and find some basic details. But that is all you are going to find, is basic understanding of the pet in which you’re interested. You don’t know who wrote the articles, you don’t know their experiences, or credentials. I have seen some awful mistakes in many of the articles I have read on the internet. Heck, my predecessor wrote you can feed skunks cat or dog food – wrong answer; they’d be dead in no time. So let’s start with knowledge. Though I use many resources my favorites are still published books.
Here are reviews of resources that helps me care for my exotic pets.
Book Reviews and DVD Reviews
Exotic Pet Book Reviews and Video Reviews
Kindle Wireless Reader and Kindle Exotic Pet Books
Product Reviews
Birds
Brainy Birds Training Parrots
Reptile, Amphibians and Insects
Housing for Ectotherms
Sanitizing and Keep your Pets Healthy
Kills Salmonella and H1N1 Swine Flu
Our Pet’s Passing They will Always be Remembered
Grieving for You Beloved Pet
If your child has lost their first pet or if you have lost your beloved pet, the time of their passing is painful. Here you will find product reviews and products such as mementos, beautiful urns, and books to help you cope.
Ferret Clothing
Ferret Clothing for the Winter
Panasonic BL-C131A Network Camera Wireless Product Review
For safety concerns, you can keep an eye on your beloved pet. Or, if you are curious what they do when you are not around; this is the perfect little device. I love mine. We started with one to watch the ferrets; we got a second to keep track of our two-year old. They work better than a baby monitor does. It is wonderful to use the Camera to watch the birthing process as well.
Panasonic BL-C131A Network Camera Review
What would you do if you had a week long electrical failure, there are ice storms, tornados, straightline winds, and floods; review on Generators.
Review on Generators
