The pet tortoise is a popular choice for young and old alike. Tortoises are the perfect starter pet, as they are low maintenance and easy to care for. Tortoises can live up to 100 years or more, but most people who buy them don’t realize that their needs change over time, so it’s important to…
While most people prefer domestic pets, some of them love the thrill of having exotic animals for a pet. Other than the growing curiosity for insects, reptiles have also piqued the interest of some pet owners. There are over 9,500 different species of reptiles on the planet, and each of them have different diets. So,…
Tortoises are fun and magnificent creatures and they have been the object of human fascination for thousands of years so there is no wonder why they’re so popular right now. Whether you’re considering getting one as a pet, or you already have one and you want to learn more about your companion, we have prepared…
There is nothing like a pet that will teach you or your child about the intricacies of everyday life. Sure, a puppy or cat might seem more appealing, but when you look at everything that the bearded dragon has to offer it isn’t hard to see why they are becoming more and more popular pets.…
1. There are around 35 species of iguana And they’re all a bit different – although the family has undergone some reclassification in recent years. The iguana that most people are probably most familiar with is the common Green iguana, which is also a popular pet. Some others include the Marine iguana and the Lesser…
ExoticDirect pet insurance have collected ten of the most fascinating facts about reptiles. 1.There are four main reptile groups. These are the Crocodilians, which includes alligators and, of course, crocodiles, the Squamates which includes lizards and snakes, the Tuatara which look like lizards but differ in their bone structure, and the Turtles, which contains, well, turtles. Turtles and Crocodilians have remained largely unchanged since…
To commemorate Iguana Awareness Day on September 8th, ExoticDirect pet insurance have collected ten of the most interesting, funny, and downright weird facts about iguanas for your pleasure. So put the kettle on and prepare to be amazed (or at least mildly interested) by these wonderful animals… 1. Iguanas can get rather big The longest iguana, the…
