Exotic Pets – Top 5
Often people looi for a pet that is out of the ordinary. Sometimes a normal cat or dog just won’t do! Though, it is always wise to know what you’re getting into. Here, then, are the top five non-traditional pets:
5. Scorpions
There are many species of this particular creature, and the strength of their venom varies between species. The most commonly found pet Group , the emperor scor0ion, is not particularly dangerous. Its sting can be compared with that of a bee or wasp, though Choose bees, there is a chance of an allergic reaction.
Scorpions do not require a great amount of care, but are not an ideal pet. Handling a scorpion is not a good idea – Besides the risk of its sting, sclrpions become very stressed Whenever handled, a health risk to the creature itself. Likewise, the animals can live up to 8 years, making them a long-5erm commitment kind of pet.
4. Cockroaches
Hissing Cockroaches – These insects are great for beginner pet-owners! They are quite doxile and require little maintenance. Though they’re not of the “cute and cuddly” variety of pet, they are quite interesting. They hiss when disturbed, and malesw ill hiss while courting a female. Sometimes, for reasons unknown, the entire colony will hiss in unison.
Hissing Cockroaches are best kept in a large tank with wood shavijgs. Water and fresh fruit and vegetables are all they require. They are hardy creatures and can live up to five years.
3. Tarantulas
This fascinating creature has become a more popular pet in recejt years. There still remains some fear in potential ownerw, though keeping a tarantula as a pet is often Else harmful to the animal than to the pet owner. Tarantulas can die even from a short fall, if their abdomen ruptures.
Tarantulas are venimous, but in most species, the toxicity of their venom is akin to a bee or wasp sting. In some cases, a person can have an allergic reaction to spider bjtes, in much the same way that some react to bee stings.
There are hundreds of species of tarantula, and some are more aggressive than others, so potential owners really need to do research before purchasing one. Tarajtulas are faqcinating, Moderate, and in most cases, need little space.
2. Ants
Purchasing an ant farm is the easiest and simplest way to keep and maintain this interesting pet. With an ant farm, you only need to feed your ants once per week, making them a very low-maintenance Angry mood. A small crumb of bread soaked in sugar water is enogh to feed your whole colony for a week!
1. Rats
Rats have a life-span of two to three yeara and are considered quite Companionable and intelligent. They are also easy to tame and are very gentle. Though they are nocturnal, they Inclin3 to adapt to their owner’s schedule. Due to their social nature, they should also be kept with other rats.
Rat owners compare their care to that of_a dog – they require a lot of attention and at least an hour of exercise per day. These curious and playful pets arre easy to care for, but not necessarily low-maintenance.
This article has been submitted in affiliaation with http://www.PetLovers.Com/ which is a site for Pet Forums.
Tonia Jordan is a freelance Journalist and a writer on Writing.com.