What Type of Goldfish Do I Have? Part 1

What Type of Goldfish Do I Have? Part 1

by Catherine South August 19, 2009, in Fish & Aquariums

Pet store owners often have difficulty identifying the breeds of the goldfish they sell. This means that buying a goldfish can sometimes be a gamble. This article is the first in a two-part series on identifying goldfish breeds.

What Type of Goldfish Do I Have? Part 2

What Type of Goldfish Do I Have? Part 2

by Catherine South August 19, 2009, in Fish & Aquariums

Pet store owners often have difficulty identifying the breeds of the goldfish they sell. This means that buying a goldfish can sometimes be a gamble. This article is the second in a two-part series on identifying goldfish breeds.

Unusual Pets: Green Anoles

Unusual Pets: Green Anoles

by Mark Gordon Brown July 11, 2009, in Reptiles & Amphibians

Green Anoles are often kept as starter lizards. Sadly, many of them die because people think they are easier to care for than they really are, and fail to meet some of their basic needs.

Gerbil Daily-Weekly Care

Gerbil Daily-Weekly Care

by Bailey Thompson June 25, 2009, in Small & Furry

Bringing home a new gerbil is a responsibility that you will be taking on for the next 2-4 years. This article outlines some of the daily/weekly/yearly tasks that a gerbil will require and will help you determine whether or not a gerbil is right for you.

Gerbil Housing 2: In the Cage

Gerbil Housing 2: In the Cage

by Bailey Thompson June 25, 2009, in Small & Furry

The cage is where your gerbil will eat, sleep, play, and decorate. You’ll need to have most necessities available to them at all times.

Gerbil Housing 1: Container

Gerbil Housing 1: Container

by Bailey Thompson June 24, 2009, in Small & Furry

Buying a gerbil is a big decision. How and where will you house your gerbil?

Unusual Pets: Bearded Dragons

Unusual Pets: Bearded Dragons

by Mark Gordon Brown August 17, 2008, in Reptiles & Amphibians

Beardies have become very popular but before you purchase one, make sure this is a pet that is right for you.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Betta Fish But Were Afraid to Ask

Everything You Wanted to Know About Betta Fish But Were Afraid to Ask

by Mark Gordon Brown January 20, 2008, in Fish & Aquariums

Lots of people see these little guys and have questions. Here I attempt to answer the more common questions and dispel myths.

Keeping Painted Turtles

Keeping Painted Turtles

by Togot August 12, 2007, in Reptiles & Amphibians

Painted turtles, or red-eared sliders, are relatively small animals that can grow to be almost to length of a football. They can make fascinating pets with aquatic acrobatics and even their own personality quirks. They can be found through much of north America in lakes and rivers, and they can make a good conversation piece in a living room.