The key to success with pet arthropods is to provide them with ample living space and not forgetting their food and water. Glass terrariums are the best choice for housing arthropods, as plastic ones do not provide enough ventilation and glass jars are too small. Hedgehogs are spiny mammals that belong to the subfamily Erinaceidae, and they are not related to rodents or porcupines. They have a relatively short lifespan of 5-7 years, making them a great option for those who don't want a long-term pet. Lizards are also popular exotic pets, and they can be quite friendly.
Bearded dragons, leopard geckos, and other small lizards can thrive in tanks as small as 10-gallon nursery tanks. Squirrels are another option, but they require much larger enclosures due to their size. Siberian white squirrels have recently been bred by some breeders. Ball pythons are generally docile and easy to maintain, but they can be difficult to get to eat. They have a lifespan of up to 30 years, so you should be prepared for a long-term commitment if you choose this pet.
Corn snakes are non-venomous and quite friendly, and they only need to be fed frozen mice once a week for young snakes and every 10-14 days for adults. Degus are small burrowing rodents that originate from Chile. They crave social interaction and physical activity, so they need the company of another degu in order to be happy. Degus can live in cages like rats or ferrets, but they also need dust baths like chinchillas. Male degus tend to fight each other, so it is best to keep same-sex degus separated. Chinchillas are known for their velvety, dense fur, and they can live up to 10-20 years.
Feeding them is not difficult either; they only need to be fed once a week and require a 1-gallon aquarium. With proper care, chinchillas can live up to 3-5 years. Fennec foxes are small animals that are the size of a Chihuahua when fully grown. They can be hard to find and expensive, but as demand increases they will become more available at lower prices. Cappinchos are incredibly friendly animals that always rank first in the rankings of the most sympathetic animals.
However, they require a lot of space and need to be kept in groups of two or more. Axolotls are great pets for beginners because they are easy to handle and can live in tanks as small as 10 gallons. They thrive in fresh water and need a strong filter due to their messy nature. Cockroaches may not seem like an ideal pet at first glance, but they can actually make great exotic pets. Depending on the species, you may need authorization from your government's department of agriculture. Sugar gliders are small marsupials that live in trees and have thin skin membranes on both sides of their bodies that help them fly from one place to another.
They require social interaction and can be quite loud, but they make great companions if given enough attention. Skunks can also make good pets if their olfactory glands have been removed. Hyacinth macaws are impressive parrots that make wonderful companions in the right environment. They require extensive confinement as well as regular interaction with their owners in order to stay happy and healthy. Geckos are also popular exotic pets that come in many different shapes and sizes.
