September 2, 2007

The most popular exotic pets - Part I

Iguanas

This reptile has skin covered with grudges and the very short extremities. There are over three hundred species of this animal, some of which are marine, whereas the rest is terrestrial.

In addition, it is necessary to know that these animals hav the special characteristic of being very sluggish and indolent. Its life expectancy goes up to around the 40 years, and if you buy a female iguana, this can reproduce herself at age 7.


Dwarf rabbits

Another animal very demanded is the denominated dwarfed or exotic rabbit, a species that has been appearing for only 30. These are one fo the most preferred mascots for being of small size, easy to take care of and very resistant. In addition, these animals are mammalian and they do not belong to the family of the rodents.

Also, they have the advantage of not contracting own diseases of nor trasmiten them. On the other hand, their is not expensive as in other cases, since they must live in a cage, whose price is not very high and its feeding is simple, with pellets. In addition to this, we have to say they are very adaptable to a home habitat and that they do not produce noises able to bother people, in addition, of being very affectionate. These animals live, approximately, 10 years.

Lizards

On the other hand, lizards -which belong to the classification of the saurios - require an insectivorous feeding. Between the most sought-after the chameleons, anolis and the small scincus. They also eat insects and invertebrates, as medium and small size snakes. In the case of buying a lizard, you have to be especially careful of not taking one that could be a danger for your and your family.

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