Lindsay Marco

At home, you can keep various reptiles: lizards, tame snakes, turtles. For an exotic pet, you need to create a special habitat.

First of all, you need to buy a terrarium, which will become a cozy home for an unusual pet. It is chosen according to different parameters, taking into account the size of the reptile and the peculiarities of its vital activity. The terrarium needs to be equipped with additional equipment that creates optimal conditions necessary for the healthy existence of a domestic exotic.

In the article we will look at what a terrarium is for, what equipment will be required for its ventilation, heating, lighting, humidification, decorative design.

What is a terrarium?
A terrarium is a special tank for keeping land reptiles and insects in need of special climatic conditions at home. They come in different shapes and sizes and are made of certain materials that must meet certain criteria.

The terrarium should be:

moisture resistant;
resistant to temperature changes and mechanical influences;
do not be subjected to corrosive damage;
have a durable and light-weight body;
environmentally friendly.
To observe the reptile from any angle, it is recommended to choose a terrarium with transparent walls made of organic glass.

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Domestic ferrets require special care. At an early age, they are affectionate and loving, but during puberty they can show aggression and disobedience. To pacify an unusual friend, owners are advised to castrate or sterilize the ferret. This procedure is performed by qualified specialists in a veterinary clinic.

In the article, we will look at why ferrets are castrated or sterilized, the recommended age, the rules of preparation and methods of the procedure, and tips for post-intervention care.

Recommendations for castration (sterilization) of ferrets
In the absence of mating, the hormonal background of domestic ferrets is disrupted, which leads to serious health problems. In females, estrus begins, which ends only with the onset of pregnancy. If conception does not occur, the animal will develop anemia, immunity will decrease sharply, which can lead to death.

The lack of mating among males also does not go unnoticed. Due to hormonal disorders, males develop abnormalities in the work of internal organs, which also does not exclude the premature death of a pet.

To eliminate such consequences, males are castrated or females are sterilized. The procedure must be performed by a pet if the owner does not plan to carry out mating for offspring.

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The aquarium in the house decorates the overall interior and improves the emotional state of a person. For its maintenance, special equipment will be needed, which will provide good conditions for the existence of fish and other inhabitants.

In this article, we will consider which equipment to choose for aquariums of large and small sizes, the features and functions of a filter, compressor, lighting, heater and other aquarium accessories.

What you need for an aquarium
The aquarium can be decorated with beautiful plants that enrich the water with oxygen, various decorative elements – shells, artificial castles, caves, etc. Dark soil, white quartz or small pebbles without sharp edges are filled to the bottom of the container.

Having decided on the decor, you need to proceed to the selection of special equipment that provides normal conditions for the life of the internal inhabitants.

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Pets can be not only fluffy cats, friendly dogs and talkative parrots. Some people keep an exotic chameleon reptile at home. This unusual pet requires special conditions of maintenance, proper care and special nutrition, which has a certain value for the reptile body.

In the article we will consider the peculiarity of chameleons’ nutrition, what kind of food they can and cannot be given, in what quantity, the peculiarity of the drinking regime.

Feeding chameleons in the wild
In their natural habitat, chameleons feed on various insects, chicks, small lizards and other mammals.

The main part of the daily diet consists of insects – spiders, crickets, worms, flies, caterpillars, etc. Smart animals do not eat stinging and poisonous insects. Even if the reptile is very hungry, it will not hunt a potentially dangerous prey.

A small part of the diet consists of tree fruits and green leaves.

Feeding chameleons at home
Exotic lizards living at home need a special diet. Reptiles cannot eat the usual foods typical of the human table. Despite the fact that vegetables and fruits still make up a certain part of the menu, the priority food for the chameleon is food of animal origin.

Food of animal origin
Animal products for the chameleon are insects. The most useful food is crickets and locusts.

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As soon as a kitten appears in the house, it becomes necessary to purchase various household items intended for a new tailed friend. Little kittens are curious and active, so they will also need toys with which they can spend their leisure time in an exciting way. Even adult cats are often interested in special toys that develop thinking, attention, dexterity and other useful skills in pets.

In this article, we will look at why cats need toys, what to pay attention to when choosing toys for kittens and adult cats, what kind of toys there are for cats, methods of teaching a pet to toys.

Why cats need games and toys
Cats are predators by nature. They have hunting instincts that need to be constantly developed. Animals with free access to the street develop their natural skills in a natural environment, hunting birds, small rodents and insects.

Special toys help domestic cats diversify their leisure time. Active games have a positive effect on the overall physical condition and health of the pet.

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