Bearded dragons are lizards that are native to Australia. They live in rocky and arid regions of the country and are adept climbers. In the wild they can be found on branches, basking on rocks, and staying cool in bushes and other shaded areas. All the supplies you need to care for your pet lizard. Information about the types of insects, vegetables, and supplements required for a healthy diet. Sexing, mating, egg laying, egg storage, and incubation of the eggs.

Chameleons are unique lizards that live in a variety of climates and locations. Half of all the species are from Madagascar and the rest can be found in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Chameleons are arboreal and have adapted to live their lives in trees. They are carnivores that feed primarily on insects, but some will also eat small reptiles and other vertebrates. Chameleons vary greatly in size, color, and longevity. The smallest species is less than two inches long and the largest can .

Chinchillas are native to Chile and Peru. In the wild they live in groups and make their home in burrows and natural outcroppings and crevices. Chinchillas can make wonderful pets for the right family. They are smart, inquisitive, and loving animals. They are active, vocal, and entertaining to watch. Since they can live up to 20 years they can be long time companions. Information on the supplies necessary to care for your pet. The food, diet, and nutritional requirements of your pet.

Hedgehogs are mammals that have been around for millions of years. These animals naturally live through most of Africa and in southern Europe. They are primarily insectivores, but will eat a variety of different animal and plant matter when available. They are nocturnal and spend most of the day sleeping and become active at dusk. The quills usually have white tips with brown bands and act as camouflage. Other color variations can be brown, black, cream, gray, and even albino.

Leopard geckos are lizards native to Pakistan, India and Afghanistan where the terrain is dry and rocky. The geckos live on and under the ground and are nocturnal. The reptile has a triangular head and a large tail where it stores fat. Its skin is bumpy and heavily patterned. The patterns are designed to camouflage and protect it from being seen by predators. Information covering what you will need to have a leopard gecko as a pet. The hatching of eggs, housing, feeding, and general care of the babies.

Monitor lizards are naturally found in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Indonesia. Their habitat can range from deserts to forests and savannas. Some monitors spend their time on the ground and others live happily in trees, but most monitors are good climbers regardless of where they live. Smaller species are easy to house, but many babies sold as pets are not one of the smaller species and will soon grow quite large. These large reptiles need very large cages and it is easy to underestimate how much spa.

Ferrets are cute, active, playful and entertaining animals. Although very active, they do sleep a lot, as much as 16 hours a day. Males are larger than females and ferrets are usually 3 to 4 pounds but larger ones can be as heavy as 6 pounds. Many have dark brown fur but they can also be black, gray, tan, or even albino. The average life span is around 7 years although they can live longer. Ferrets are not pets that can be caged all the time like gerbils, hamsters and mice. Although they can spend a .

Gerbils are mammals that are native to northern China. In 1954 gerbils arrived in the United States to be used in research and quickly won the hearts of lab workers who began taking them home as pets. Gerbils are about the same size as a small hamster. Information on all the supplies necessary to care for your gerbil. The proper diet required to have a healthy pet.

Guinea pigs usually weigh around 3 ounces at birth, around 1-2 pounds full grown, and live for 5-6 years. An adult will measure 8-10 inches from the tip of its nose to the end of its rump. A list of supplies needed to have a happy and healthy cavy.

Hamsters are native to Syria and were primarily used for research. In 1948, Albert Marsh, a highway engineer, introduced them as pets. They are chunky-bodied, thick-furred, short-tailed rodents with cheek pouches and are secretive burrowers and hoarders. Being nocturnal creatures, they usually sleep during the day and play and explore at night. Since they sleep during the day, they are active at night when most people are home. A hamster can be a wonderful family member and an excellent pet.