Considering Box Turtles as Exotic Pets

Posted on July 24th, 2008 in Choose the Best Exotic Pet For You, Turtle by deeonyssa

While many people find exotic pets to be cool, many pet owners are still quite reluctant to veer away from having dogs and cats as their animal companions. The thought of having exotic pets seems so out-of-this-world when one thinks of the special care needed for such unusual critters.

However, such isn’t really true since not all exotic pets are hard to keep. Some exotic pets may even be easier to maintain than typical pets. One example of easy-to-keep exotic pets are box turtles.

When buying box turtles it is best to avoid doing it during the cold seasons as box turtles hibernate during such times. Box turtles tend to be stressed during the winter due to the dehydration and starvation that comes with hibernation.


Exotic Pet Turtle: Basic Care Tips

Posted on May 6th, 2008 in Turtle by deeonyssa

You should be a responsible exotic pet owner if you intend on having exotic pets. You should personally consider your lifestyle in finding the perfect exotic pets. You should be committed as an owner in providing the needs of your exotic pet in order to survive.

There are exotic pets that may need special treatment. You may find exotic pets that may be required to eat large amounts of meat and could be a threat to your kids when they are fully-grown. Large exotic pets can be really challenging to care for compared to a parrot or a turtle which are easier to grow and breed. If you consider owning a turtle, here are some tips on how you can properly take care of your turtle.