Exotic

Discover the world of exotic pets and learn more about their special care requirements, unique personalities, and why adopting one may or may not be a good idea.

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Small Pets

Fish

Birds

Reptiles &amp; Amphibians

Rabbits &amp; Rodents

From Holland lops to hamsters, we have tips and advice on caring for your small furry friend to help you be the best pet owner possible.

If you need some cheering up, enjoy these stories of heroic animals who saves the lives of humans and fellow mammals alike.

Side view of cute little african american kid and dog standing on the bed

Dog swimming

Adorable cat in blue superhero cape and mask on pink background, space for text

Young striped cat exploring the woods.

Charismatic cat

black mixed breed dog asking for food by the fridge

Spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris)

Pigeon

Animal Photos

Dog sledding with huskies in beautiful sunset

Senior Japanese man with dog on beach, Japan

Portrait of blonde young woman hugging happy Pitbull Terrier dog at home

Fire dog resting by fire equipment-looking at camera

Man's hand is stroking a dog

Close-up of pit bull terrier looking away

Portrait of a German shepherd. Purebred dog in park.

very happy vizsla  dog

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Resources

Offbeat

These wacky U.S. laws around pets and other animals sound outrageous but usually serve to highlight general animal treatment and safety regulations!

Pets on leash in parking lot and picnic area sign in San Francisco, California

beautiful fluffy cat playing and trying to climb on a wooden post in the spring outside in the Sunny garden

The tiger rests on the bed. Beautiful linens.

Beautiful morning with my dog

cute small jack russell dog in a car wearing a safe harness and seat belt. Ready to travel. Traveling with pets concept

Young woman sitting in car with a gorilla

I Am Not Sure

Woman and cat on sunset

Woman Training Her Pet Golden Retriever

Guy whistling

Close up black nose of Welsh Corgi Pembrok dog. in sunny day. Beautiful comic animal. Concept of veterinary dental care.

Camel crossing the road

She hates from smoking. Smoking ban.

Dog tied to tree with its bowl of food or water next to it looking at camera

Elephant in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand

Horse racing themed photograph. Horses running on the race track.

Take a peek at the popular dog names for furbabies around the world. Every country has their choice dog name—which one would you choose?

Golden Retriever with American Flag in his mouth

American Pride - Dog with Flag

Portrait of a chocolate Labrador in the countryside

Australia Day Dog

Boston Terrier in Kayak on Lake

Labrador Retriver in Paris

Portrait of dog in the cornfield

Border collie dog lying on the couch

Lovable, pretty dog and Brazilian Flag. Closeup

Cherry Blossom SAKURA and Shiba inu

How beautiful is the beach!

Positano, Amalfi Italy

A black dog, Chihuahua, on the sofa

Young couple walking with their dog on the beach

Man's best friend

Taj in the morning

Portrait of the mexican hairless dog xoloitzcuintli lying on the floor

woman holding her puppy traveling at nanchan temple

Man doing high five with his Dalmatian dog

Dog with soccer ball, hat and flag of Argentina

A working dog watches

Names

Here are 15 excellent ways to get your exercise while your pet gets theirs. Spend some bonding time staying in shape!

Canicross exercises. Man runs with his beagle dog at sunny morning

happy couple with dog running outdoors

woman with her dog in the park

Funny portrait of smiley woman with dog in swimming pool

Agility dog border collie

Senior woman enjoying Autumn weather with her dog

A man rides his bike in the forest with his dog on a wooden pedestrian bridge.

Shot of a young couple playing with their pet dog

Dog play

Girl playing hide and seek with dog

Young woman playing with her dog outdoors

Woman doing yoga with her dog

It's a beautiful day for some outdoor activities for our dogs

Portrait of teenage girl petting golden retriever outside in sunset running on her longboard with dog

Skijoring

Man training dog in a field

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Dogs

Health

Read on for some fascinating information on 15 of the most interesting exotic pets you might want to care for.

I brought my chameleon for you to examine it!

Woman holding hedgehog while sitting on bed

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Woman Playing With Hedgehog On The Sofa

tarantula in hands

Sugar Glider

Reptile Love

Fennec

corn as parrot food

Axolotl Mexican Walking Fish Ambystoma Mexicanum on Sandy Bottom of Aquarium

Cute little heterobeige chinchillas.Fluffy rodent with gray fur on a white background. A pet, a cute furry friend, a good rodent. Chinchilla stands sideways, fluffy tail and large pink ears

Striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) spraying, USA

Closeup shot of a Cumberland Slider on the tree log in the pond

Adorable Kinkajou animal, sitting on the hand

wallaby

A man holds a friendly juvenile leopard gecko in his hand. A reptile lover, pet owner or herpetologist.

young woman holding snake

Have you ever thought about owning a bush baby, also called a galago? These adorable small critters can make great pets if you're prepared.

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Senegal bush baby or Galago senegalensis. Small primate also known as Senegal galago, lesser galago or lesser bush baby.

Bush baby eating a cut banana on a wooden platform in the forest.

The Senegal bushbaby, Galago senegalensis, isolated on pink background

dog and cat as best friends, looking out the window together

Senegal bushbaby - Galago senegalensis also Senegal galago, Lesser galago or Lesser bush baby, small nocturnal primate family Galagidae, large eyes, in the dark night

Galago Bushbaby

Land hermit crabs are an engaging little crustacean that's related to lobsters. They're a bit smaller, and their relatively easy care makes them a popular pet.

Cropped Image Of Hand Holding Hermit Crab

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Land Hermit Crabs

Child playing with pet hermit crab

Curious child toddler playing on beach with hermit crab during summer vacation concept childhood curiosity lifestyle

Hermit crab in shell. Dardanus megistos in aquarium

Close-Up Of Hermit Crab On Thumb

Hermit Crab

Cute yellow kitten playing with hermit crab on white background

Hermit crab running

Hermit crab looking at larger shell

Exotic pets are more than good conversation&#x2d;starters; they're living beings with unique personalities and sometimes unexpected benefits.

Ambystoma mexicanum f. leucistic (axolotl)

Degu sitting in wheel

Ring tail Sugar glider mosaic on hand , Tree background.

Ball python coiled on rock

A large tarantula spider sits on the arm.

Hermit Crab (Paguroidea), Runaway Bay, Jamaica

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Little gray chinchilla sits in a wooden bowl

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Two madagascar hissing cockroaches on hand

Looking to join the ranks of exotic pet owners? Then all you need to do now is get inspired to find the best pet for you.

Giant Anteater walking on grass

Little girl touching capybara

Man with large Burmese python at home

Woman holding striped knee tarantula at home, closeup. Exotic pet

white chinchilla with big ears (chinchillidae - white ebony piebald)

Woman and her hedgehog at Christmas

Lizard on the wooden table

Camel On Desert

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Spiders are relatively low&#x2d;cost exotic pets. They won't wreck your furniture, and they certainly won't wake you up at 4:30 am looking for food.

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Chilean rose tarantula

Mexican Redknee Tarantula (Brachypelma smithi) walking on female hand.

brachypelma albopilosum spider sitting on brown wood slice. Pet

Costa Rican Zebra Tarantula (Aphonopelma seemanni) Camouflaged on log.

Dark Fishing Spider

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Crab spider on white petals. Spider close up on a flower in natural setting. Green background. Thomisidae. Arachnida.

Macro of a Huntsman spider

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Bearded dragons are fun and friendly pets. They love to interact through the glass and, with some patience, can learn to like being handled.

A pogona lizard sitting on a wooden surface in a forest

feeding of a young bearded dragon with piece of apple

Bearded Dragon

Bearded Dragon lizards being kept in an enclosure

Bath Time Dragon, Beginning To Open His Mouth

Central bearded dragon (Pagona vitticeps)

bearded dragon hands

Lizard on girls shoulder

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Bearded dragon being examined by veterinarian

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Tortoises are low&#x2d;maintenance, unique, and cute in their own hard&#x2d;shelled way they can be a delightful companion for the right owner.

Perth Zoo's Galapagos Tortoise Cerros Celebrates 54th Birthday

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The Family Pet Show 2019

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Animals Celebrate Christmas At Taronga Zoo

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Sociable, cute, and helpful, ducks have actually been living happily with humans for a long time. Have you ever considered raising domesticated ducks?

Small Pets

Exotic

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Things to Know Before Getting a Galago

Do Land Hermit Crabs Make Good Pets?

Keeping These Exotic Pets is Easy and Legal

It's Legal to Have These Exotic Pets in the U.S.

These Spider Make the Best Eight-legged Pets

Incredible Stories of Heroic Pets

Weird Animal-Related Laws In The U.S.

Most Popular Dog Names in 20 Countries

15 Great Ways To Exercise With Your Pet