Keeping all of this in mind, meet 15 unusual small pets that make excellent companions for kids. Hamster. Average Weight: 5.3 ounces. Lifespan: 1-3 years.

Nationwide is one of the few insurers offering exotic animal pet insurance for various unusual pets. It’s possible to purchase exotic pet insurance for goats, pigs, amphibians, snakes and other ...

Here we list some such exotic pet dog breeds that are suitable for Indian ... and regular exercise. Boxers are great with kids and make excellent low-maintenance pets for Indian homes. 3 / 6.

When it comes to pets, the traditional cat or dog, or even a bird or fish, is not always ideal for every household. For ...

This family is snake-charmed. A Florida man has transformed his garage into a haven for hundreds of exotic reptiles — and even lets his young kids cuddle with the slithery serpents in bed. “It ...

Cats and dogs are popular pets, but many people are turning to more exotic species when it’s time to adopt. Since exotic pets generally require more maintenance, it’s important to do your ...

Most people who have pets own dogs, cats or fish. However, some people prefer to own more exotic animals instead of these traditional household companions. Unfortunately, sometimes private ...

CHICAGO — Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets — or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and turtles, for that matter — because of risks for disease.

For exotic pets, deductible options are $0 to $2,500. The maximum annual limit offered for exotic pet coverage is $10,000. The available reimbursement levels are 50%, 70%, 80%, or 90%.

Where exotic pets come from. Some exotic pets are bred in captivity. Conservationists often see captive breeding as a way to save wild animals from poaching for the pet trade, and many countries ...

Dr. Micah Woods' fascination with exotic animals began when he was a kid living in Saudi Arabia, flipping over rocks and planks of wood to catch scorpions and sidewinder snakes in the sandy desert.

More than 5,000 people in New Jersey — including about 1,000 at the Shore — are registered owners of exotic pets, ranging from ferrets and parrots to chinchillas and poison dart frogs.