Like all pets, snakes require a home habitat that meets their specific needs. See how to set up a tank for a pet snake.
Frogs eat a variety of insects and creatures, including crickets, which make up the majority of their diet; they also eat meal worms and wax worms, which are high in fat and should be used sparingly. Find out what frogs eat with information from a pet care specialist in this free video on frogs.Expert: Cordell Jacques Bio: Cordell Jacques has worked in the pet industry for the past 10 years. He has been a reptile hobbyist in one form or another for most of his entire life. Filmmaker: Travis Waack
Many exotic animals make poor pets because they have such specific needs regarding diet, space, treatment and daily habits. Keep away from dangerous exotic pets with tips from a herpetologist in thisfree video on pet care. Expert: Tim Cole Bio: Tim Cole is the owner of Austin Reptile Service, and has been keeping reptiles for over four decades. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA
Because of threatened tarantula populations it is important to participate in captive breeding programs. Learn more about tarantula captive breeding with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason
Unfortunately there are no veterinary services for injured tarantulas. Learn more about caring for injured tarantulas with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason
It's generally recommended to only handle pet tarantulas when transporting them. Learn more about handling tarantulas with tips from an exotic animal expert in this free video on pet spiders. Expert: Mary Ann Hamilton Bio: Mary Ann Hamilton graduated from Texas A&M University with a double major in Bioenvironmental Science and Entomology. Filmmaker: Jess Mason
Your kids want a pet, but you don't feel they're quite ready for a cat or dog. How do you solve this parenting dilemma? In this episode of The Lab, the dads present The DadLabs Guide to Starter Pets. Learn about the benefits of pet ownership. What kinds of animals make great starter pets? Insects and bugs like butterflies and beetles are an option. Kids love fish. Rodents such as rats, gerbils, guinea pigs and hamsters also make good starter pets for children. Find out why in DadLabs ep. 221 ...
Your kids want a pet, but you don't feel they're quite ready for a cat or dog. How do you solve this parenting dilemma? In this episode of The Lab, the dads present The DadLabs Guide to Starter Pets. Learn about the benefits of pet ownership. What kinds of animals make great starter pets? Insects and bugs like butterflies and beetles are an option. Kids love fish. Rodents such as rats, gerbils, guinea pigs and hamsters also make good starter pets for children. Find out why in DadLabs ep. 221 ...