The Chinese fire belly newt (also called the oriental fire belly newt) and the Japanese fire belly newt are some of the most common amphibians sold as pets. With their vivid orange-red markings on their stomachs, fire belly newts make an attractive pet and require only a small enclosure that mimics their environment in the wild....

Native to Central and South America, iguanas are one of the most popular pet lizards. However, they are a major commitment and need a high level of care. Iguanas have strict feeding and housing requirements, can grow quite large, live a long time, and can be very strong. They also can be difficult to tame and might become aggressive if not regularly handled....

Naming a new pet can be more difficult than it seems. And exotic pets (pets other than cats, dogs, and domesticated farm animals, generally speaking) can be even harder to name because of their unique nature. So you might want to get a little creative. If you are looking for the perfect name for your new critter-whether it be a hamster, snake, scorpion, or other animal-here are some exotic pet name options that start with the letter S....

Although the definition varies, exotic pets generally include anything that is not a dog, cat, or domesticated farm animal. If you've just acquired a new exotic pet of your own-whether it be a chinchilla, fish, or lizard-choosing the right name isn't always easy. You might want to select a name based on your pet's appearance, such as Caramel for a golden hamster....

The tame Russian red fox (or Siberian fox) is a genetic freak, as it's the only domesticated species of fox. The foxes were originally used for a study on domestication and the role of stress in evolution spearheaded by Prof. D. K. Belyaev, the Laboratory of Evolutionary Genetics of Animals, and the Institute of Cytology and Genetics in Russia....

If you have decided a pet skunk would be a good fit as a pet, the trickiest part may actually be finding a skunk. While sites featuring skunk breeders are few and far between on the internet, it is still possible to use the internet as a tool for finding a pet skunk. You should first check the legality of skunks in your area before going to the trouble of locating a breeder....

Before you decide on which lizard you want to get, do your research. Find out all you can about the type of lizard you want then carefully consider if you can provide the care required over the entire lifespan of that lizard. Be sure to remember these key things: Deciding on a lizard as a pet usually means you are making a long-term commitment....

If you are bringing home a pet hedgehog, you are going to need a name for your new prickly friend. Popular names for these little creatures often reference their bristles. Take a look at 100 names for hedgehogs, including those fitting for males or females, cute and silly ideas, and monikers that refer to pop culture....

Scorpions may not be cuddly, but they are quite interesting to keep as pets. They are quiet, clean, and fairly low-maintenance. The most common pet scorpions aren't particularly dangerous, especially compared to other scorpion species. Their stings are likened to those of a bee, though serious anaphylactic reactions can occur in some people....

Popular pet crabs include hermit crabs, fiddler crabs, and a few other varieties of freshwater crabs. Depending on the species you get, you may have that crab for up to 30 years. Make sure you pick a name that can go the distance with your pet. Take a look at 100 names-male, female, silly, and unique-for your pincer pal....

From bold, bright hues, to stripes, to spots, the members of the animal kingdom come in a myriad of colors and patterns. Accordingly, it can be a little surprising to see a tigress without her signature stripes or a turtle without his mossy green shell! Although very rare, albino animals-or animals born with a congenital defect that prevents color pigment from reaching their skin, fur, and eyes-are totally breathtaking....

Attempting to keep wild animals as pets is never a good idea. Some of these animals can endanger human lives while others simply fail to thrive when removed from their natural habitats. Even when raised in a home from a young age, these animals tend to maintain their wild instincts, making them unpredictable and difficult to manage....

Tarantulas are simply big, hairy spiders-members of the Theraphosidae family. The curly hair tarantula (also called a wooly tarantula) is one of 900 members of the Theraphosidae family and only one of those that has become popular in the pet trade. The curly hair tarantula has a round body that's covered with short dark bristles and longer golden bristles that give it a golden shine....

All About Red Foxes callumgchurch / Instagram Although few of us have encountered a red fox in real life, they're one of the most prevalent animals in the world-they can be found on every continent (except Antarctica!) and have learned to thrive in urban, suburban, and rural settings alike. How? They're incredibly resourceful and can quickly adapt to new environments....

It's no secret that kittens, puppies, and bunnies are sickeningly cute-approximately 75% of the internet is dedicated to adorable pictures of them (or at least it seems that way!). But have you seen a cow, pig or chick lately? They're pretty darn cute, too. Most people have only seen farm animals at the petting zoo or a county fair, so they don't know how cute, silly, goofy, ridiculous or weird barnyard animals really are....

Pet foxes eat things that are similar to what you would feed your pet dogs and cats. Foxes are omnivores (like dogs) therefore a balanced diet for a pet fox includes vitamins, minerals, meat, vegetables, and other foods. Protein for Foxes In the wild, foxes generally hunt small rodents. From a very early age, they learn their characteristic pounce to quickly and quietly catch their favorite food....

Some things are just so bad, they're actually good: most of the pop songs on the top 40, over-the-top cheesy holiday movies that actually make you feel real feelings, and any food made with Velveeta. The same holds true for a lot of creepy creatures, too. Sure, they may be covered in make-your-skin-crawl scales, have ghoulish yellow eyes or act as vectors for all kinds of diseases-but when you really look at them, they can be kind of cute....

Overview Total Time: 60 mins If you have a cage for your pet lizard or frog, you can use the salt test to calibrate a hygrometer, an instrument used to measure relative humidity. Relative humidity is a measure of how much water the air is holding relative to the maximum amount of water the air could possibly hold at a given temperature....

Monkeys look adorable and almost seem relatable since humans share genetic material with these creatures, but the care for these creatures can be challenging. There are more than 350 species of primates hailing from habitats in Asia, Africa, and the New World. Of those primates, only seven are usually kept as pets....

"Where can I get a ?" Unfortunately, this question is one of the most difficult to answer. So much of this question depends on which sort of pet is involved, where a person lives, and what resources are available in the area. So what's the recommendation? Above all else, you should research your pet before you get it....