Hamster Weirdness: 13 Hamster Behaviors Explained
A hamster’s behavior can often be baffling to their owners. Why do they constantly chew? Why do they hoard food? And why do they sometimes seem scared of their own shadow? Weirdness? Let’s explore 13 common hamster behaviors and try…
Texas Tortoise: Important Facts You Should Know – Avoid Crime
As development and urbanization encroach on their natural habitat, Texas tortoises are becoming more popular as household pets. But before you go out and buy one, there are a few things you should know about their care. First, it is…
Keep My Hamster Cool in the Summer: 7 Ways To Keep Furbabies Cool
Hamsters can be very sensitive to heat due to their tiny size. Read our tips on how to keep your hamster cool in the summer. From bedding to the hamster cage, we dive into sand baths, tiles, and other ways to keep my hamster cool and comfortable in order to stay healthy.
Flower Mantis Guide – All You Need To Know
Flower mantises are one of the most beautiful and intriguing insects in the world. With their delicate features and colorful wings, they’re a sight to behold. But these creatures are more than just pretty faces; they’re also fierce predators. In…
Praying Mantis Pet Keeping – Beginners Guide – 101
Our quick and easy beginner’s guide to praying mantis pet-keeping gives you an overview of all the things you need for your first mantis and recommendations along the way.
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Praying Mantis Egg Cases – Buyers Guide [Info & Tips]
Whether for managing garden pests or raising them as pets, praying mantises come from eggs laid by their mother in the fall and hatch in the spring. But what else should we know about mantis eggs before buying them to…
Praying Mantis Habitat Guide – What Matters & What Doesn’t
If you’re interested in keeping praying mantises as pets, you’ll need to provide them with a suitable habitat. In this guide, we’ll cover what matters and what doesn’t when it comes to creating a praying mantis habitat. We’ll also provide…
Indoor Tortoise Enclosures – What You Need To Know [2022]
Keeping a pet tortoise indoors is possible, but do you know how much space they really need? As a rule, a tortoise enclosure should be at least 10 times longer than the length of the tortoise’s shell, 5 times wider…
How Often Should You Clean An Indoor Tortoise Enclosure? [Schedule]
Pet tortoises are amazing creatures. If you keep your tortoise inside in an enclosure, how often should you clean it? As a general rule, indoor tortoise enclosures should be cleaned on a schedule that includes spot cleaning daily, dish cleaning…
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How To Clean A Hamster Cage Step-by-Step [Schedule & Tips]
Yay! You have a new pet hamster. But what’s that smell? When was the last time you cleaned your hamster cage? As a rule, cleaning a hamster cage includes a schedule of daily spot cleaning, weekly bedding change, and monthly…
Hamster Escaped – Where To Find A Lost Hamster Indoors Fast [Statistics]
Oh no! Your hamster pulled a Houdini and has escaped. I know exactly how that feels. Don’t fear. After so many hamster escape stories have been shared, we took our knack for data and found the most likely spots to…
Fresh And Affordable Hamster Cages: Guide 2022
When you get your first hamster, there is a lot of conflicting information online, especially about the hamster cage. We have tested, researched, and received feedback from readers on a variety of hamster cages, so here are the best available…
How Long Do Praying Mantis Live? Praying Mantis Lifespan
Praying mantises are super cool pet insects, but how long can you expect to keep one? From experience and research, we’ve got some answers. On average, praying mantis live 12.6 months in captivity. One of the longest living species is…
What Do Hamsters Eat [Do’s and Don’ts]
You just got your first hamster and the pet store gave you a one-page care guide and you have a bag of food. Now, how much food are you supposed to feed your hamster? When are you supposed to feed…