Horses are often associated with racing, equestrian and in the history books as the chariots of great emperors and warriors as well as cowboys in old movies. However, horse riding is not only for the equestrian, not even only for the cowboy. You too can experience the wild, wild West by going on horse riding holidays. …

Looking like fish or an alien experiment gone wrong, the axolotl is one of the strangest pet you can ever own. Although it looks more like a fish with its fish tail and cat-fish-like face, it’s actually a salamander, thus an amphibian. An axolotl gets its appearance from an incomplete metamorphosis from its larval stage; it …

For a really ballsy animal lover, a ball python is the perfect pet. Not everyone screams with glee when they see a snake, but at least most people stands in awe when they see a stocky, beautifully colored ball python. Since the exotic pet ball python is most likely not native to where you live, you …

Are you loaded enough to care for the world’s most expensive aquarium fish? Some of these fish species can fetch close to $50,000 when fully grown; pound for pound, they’re really a gold mine in a fish tank. You can buy common pet Arowana species, though, such as the Silver and the Jardini Arowana, for 20 …

Although pet rodents are small, they can produce quite a lot of feces and urine that only the best pet cage bedding can handle. The bedding should be very efficient at absorbing urine and eliminating feces odor for you and your pet rodent’s sake. In this regard, pet shops and pro pet rodent owners trust only …

Do you want your yard to come alive with various bird species all year round? Although birds are more active during spring and summer, you can attract birds throughout the year using some popular, affordable wild bird seeds. In fact, the best time of year to give wild bird seed is during winter. Why? Because wild …

For most of you, the closest you can get to an anteater is when National Geographic shows it bulldozing an ant mound. But for Angela Goodwin in Oregon, only an anteater could pass as a furry, four-legged best friend. Angela has two pet anteaters: Pua and Stewie. According to her, anteaters are adorable, intelligent creatures that …

One of the most important people to own a pet wallaby was former President Calvin Coolidge, U.S.’s 30th president. Wallabies are native to Australia, but you can own one anywhere in the world as long as you acquire them legally and you have pertinent permits to own them. But because wallabies are exotic pets, they have …

If soft fur or colorful feathers are too ordinary for you, get a cute, spiky hedgehog instead. Unlike a cat or a canary, a hedgehog is unique from the way it looks to the way it challenges you when it gets cranky. But like any other strange pet, learn everything you can about hedgehogs before giving …

Certainly centipedes are not cute; nonetheless, there are people who want them as pets, so exotic pet centipedes still deserve the mention. If you’re new to caring for exotic pets, however, it’s best to be cautious about having an exotic pet centipede; the animal can inflict a nasty, painful (some deadly) bite! Here’s what you need …

Are you tired of changing your rabbit’s bedding every single time? I know finding the best bedding for rabbits can be quite difficult especially when you don’t know the qualities to look out for. Don’t worry this article contains a review of the best rabbit beddings available on the market. We have also taken the time …

There are two types of hairless guinea pigs: the skinny and the Baldwin. Though both types look wacky without their hairs on, they’re very popular among cavy lovers. They’re even surpassing their haired cousins’ popularity meter fast. And contrary to some belief, caring for a hairless guinea pig is easy. You don’t have to break your …

Since Reef One invented the first BiOrb fish bowl in 1998, millions of original and rip-off versions of the designer fish bowl have been sold. No less than Ryan Seacrest, Mariah Carey, Jessica Alba, among others, have become converts to BiOrb fish bowl mania. But what’s the real score about these over-priced, over-hyped designer fish bowls? …

Your hamsters’ big appetite can be a good thing and a bad thing. It’s a good thing for you because it makes feeding pets pretty easy. But, it’s a bad thing for the hamsters because careless owners often give them too much bad pet food that does more harm than good to the small rodents. So …

If you’re getting your pet hamster for the first time, it’s best to get one that’s already tamed. However, there are unavoidable circumstances that a biting hamster will fall into your possession. Perhaps your cousin moves into a new place and he or she can’t take an unruly hamster along. Or the pet sitter you left …