Praying mantises, like all insects, are cold blooded. This means they rely on their environment to keep their body temperature stable. For example, they need heat from the sun to warm up, and need to seek a cold spot to cool down. What does cold blooded mean? Reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects are… Read more »
Giant African millipedes do not bite, and will only harmlessly nibble your skin. They are handled easily as they are calm, docile creatures. However, they can be harmful when threatened, as they secrete a fluid which can cause an allergic reaction to sensitive skin. Giant African millipedes as pets Giant African millipedes are… Read more »
Sugar gliders have a natural, musky smell that will always be present even if they are bathed. However, this smell can be reduced by maintaining the correct diet. You can also litter train a sugar glider, and deep clean their cage every two weeks. Natural sugar glider smell Sugar gliders, like all animals, have… Read more »
As long as hissing cockroaches are kept in a clean enclosure, and their food is replaced every few days, they stay perfectly clean. Bacterial growth is much less likely in a dry environment, in comparison to the damp spaces that house cockroaches live in. Mites are sometimes attracted by cockroaches, but these can easily be removed. Hissing… Read more »
Skinny pigs are highly social and friendly animals, so will get on just fine with regular guinea pigs. They also have the same dietary and environmental requirements as guinea pigs, so they can be kept in the same cage without issue. The only difference is that skinny pigs cannot be kept outside due to their… Read more »
Leaf insects need a heated, humid environment. This can be achieved using a heating pad and by spraying their enclosure with water several times a week. You should always have a thermostat and hygrometer installed to ensure these conditions don’t become too extreme. Contents Looking after a leaf insect Do leaf insects need heat? Types… Read more »