In order to maintain their individuality, people use different methods, one of which is a pet. You must admit that you will not surprise anyone with a sphinx and small dogs, so some choose a pet among exotic animals that can be kept at home. Selfie with a lemur will certainly attract more followers on Instagram than a picture with a cat.
If you are not afraid of the difficulties of caring for an exotic friend, then we provide you with a selection of incredibly beautiful, photogenic and cute exotic animals that you can get at home.
10. Lemur
A unique animal with wide eyes resembles an alien - by the way, a lemur in translation means “ghost” or “evil spirit”. Once upon a time, the ancient Romans, when they met with an animal, experienced intense fear - hence the name.
If you need a calm friend who does not require a lot of attention, then a lemur will definitely suit you. If you want to feed your pet with your hands - you will be able to do it, but not immediately. The animal needs time to get used to you.
Conditions of detention: the lemur loves to mark corners - you should prepare for this in advance and purchase at the store products that kill bad smells. The animal loves warmth, so drafts and cold should not be allowed in the apartment. The presence of a large terrarium (or a small aviary) with branches will greatly delight the lemur - he loves to climb them. The animal prefers to be active at night - it is at this time that it needs to be fed. In food, he prefers boiled rice and eggs, milk, soaked white bread. He will never give up vegetables and fruits.
9. The fox
Is it possible to resist the charm of the red-haired beauty from fairy tales? In them, this animal is distinguished by wisdom, ingenuity and cunning. In nature, the fox uses his cunning for protection, because it often becomes the object of hunters because of red fur.
Remember: the domesticated fox is the one that was brought from the forest, and the domestic one, bred specifically for keeping in the apartment. Domesticated sooner or later will begin to ask for freedom and attack others, you do not want this? The fox is suitable for active people, because it is distinguished by playfulness and energy. Despite the good nature and devotion, the fox remains independent, but you can make friends with her.
Conditions of detention: if you build a “den” for the red-haired beauty - she will be very grateful to you, because likes to hide. In addition, she needs to build an aviary on an unheated balcony. To make the fox feel good, it needs to be walked every day on a leash. On a walk, you should monitor what she takes from the ground, because it can harm her health. Foxes are omnivorous animals, but meat prevails in their diet.
8. Lizard
Despite the difficulties of keeping the reptile at home, it is difficult to deny yourself the desire to “touch” the wild. Those who wish to have a reptile have a wide choice. The most popular spotted zublefar, sold in almost every pet store in the United States.
Spotted Zublefar is considered an ideal pet for a beginner. The lizard is small in size, relative friendliness and calm behavior. It is worthwhile to prepare in advance for molting a lizard - in the process they peel off their skin, and then eat it, like all representatives of “scaly” ones. During its life, the gecko does this many times: young individuals molt once a week, and adults once every 3-4 weeks.
Conditions of detention: the lizard is easily tamed and for maintenance requires a small terrarium for life (about 60 ml.), which must be constantly illuminated with an ultraviolet lamp. The reptile's diet includes: locusts, cockroaches, crickets, so nutrition should be taken care of first of all. Young growth is usually fed with tweezers, while adults feed on their own.
7. Star Turtle
The most beautiful of all types of turtles, originally from Sri Lanka and Hindustan, can easily be made at home. Its convex carapace has yellow stripes, just from here such an interesting name. This beauty is distinguished by her good nature and gets along well with other animals. If at first the tortoise will hide under its carapace from its owner, then after a couple of months, getting used to you, it will walk tail after you.
Conditions of detention: for home maintenance it is better to purchase a terrarium, but a star-shaped (aka “Indian”) turtle can also be kept in a wooden box. Whatever housing you choose for it - it should be at least 100 cm long and 60 cm wide, and an acceptable air temperature should be 27-35 degrees. Be sure to install an ultraviolet lamp above the terrarium and always keep it clean if you do not want your pet to become ill. The star turtle loves to drink fresh water, so it needs to be changed as often as possible. From food, she loves to feast on vegetables and fruits, and she also needs to give plants.
6. The snake
Lovers of exotic and all unusual at least once, but thought about the idea of having a beautiful snake. Isn’t it time to make your wishes come true? Certain species are suitable for keeping: Amur snake, imperial boa constrictor, royal python, royal snake - the rules for caring for them are practically the same. Before you make an extravagant friend, make sure that your family members are not against it, otherwise they will have an unusual “surprise”.
Exotic domestic snake is calm and calm. Choosing a pet for yourself, you probably pay attention to its appearance - Mother Nature endowed the skin of snakes with specific unusually beautiful patterns, so there is always a demand for these exotic animals.
Conditions of detention: most often in the apartment they contain small snakes, therefore a terrarium is suitable for them: 80x60x60 cm, for large individuals its size, of course, increases. The terrarium is equipped with everything necessary: a shallow pool, heating, stones, etc. Caring for a snake is difficult - it is recommended to change the water every day and wash the “pond” from the mud, which not everyone can handle. A snake is a predator, its diet includes rats, grasshoppers, etc. At home, you can train it in small pieces of beef or chicken.
5. Sloth
Recently, sloths are gaining more and more popularity. What are they so attracted to? Let's try to figure it out. Because sloths sleep most of the time, then they require minimal care. It is noteworthy that sloths turn their heads 180 degrees - just like an owl.
Conditions of detention: cute animals like to eat leaves and flowers of tropical trees, sometimes do not mind eating small insects. Most of all they like cherries and apples. If you are delighted with these passive introverts and have already “fired up” with the desire to make such a friend, take care of the temperature regime. Sloths need warmth and high humidity, because they come from Central and South America. For maintenance, you will need an aviary where the animal can move along branches and vines. By the way, a sloth can spend hours, doing nothing, sit or swing on a branch. He even eats in that position!
4. Geneta
An exotic animal from African countries has a peculiar character, but, despite this, the animal is very attached to its owner. It’s hard to guess why genetics will change their mood: either she will be happy to play with you, or, in the best case, she will not let herself touch ...
At the same time, the genet outwardly resembles both a ferret and a cat. Its exterior harmoniously combines such wonderful qualities as: a fabulous appearance and graceful manners of behavior. If you are keening and love hugs - choose another animal, the geneta does not like affection. It is believed that the nimble animal of the "wyverns" family is one of the most ancient animals. Although the first mention of the genet dates from the era of Herodotus, for the first time it received a scientific description only in 1758 by the Swedish scientist Karl Linnaeus.
Conditions of detention: the genet does not know how to coexist with other animals, so getting her together with someone else is a bad idea. To accustom the animal to the tray is a simple matter, because the genet is notable for its cleanliness. The diet of the graceful beauty consists of low-fat varieties of meat, fish, and she will never give up fruits. The behavior of gennett resembles a cat, she is comfortable and in an ordinary apartment.
3. Chinchilla
The plush animal looks very funny - the same can be said about its behavior. Chinchillas make a lot of interesting sounds, they can: quack, growl, squeak and even tweet! And they are also able to jump to a height of 2 m. - An extraordinary sight. Chinchilla inhabits the territory of South America - because of their valuable plush fur, which they began to hunt in the XIX century, these cute animals were listed in the Red Book.
Chinchilla is a wonderful exotic pet. If you get a little animal when it’s another 2-3 months old, then it’s quicker to get used to the new environment. Chinchilla prefers a nocturnal lifestyle - she starts to run, make noise and jump at about 23:00, so be prepared to often wake up in the middle of the night.
Conditions of detention: take care of the right menu of your pet - chinchilla loves carrots, tomatoes, apples, currants, etc. - the list goes on. The animal will be very happy if you purchase running wheels for it (preferably made of natural wood), because for chinchillas this occupation is a real pleasure. It is appropriate for a pet to purchase a cage (dimensions are taken into account depending on age) with metal bars, as wooden animal quickly gnaws. Important rule! Chinchillas can not be bathed, special sand is intended for hygienic procedures.
2. Tamarin
Not everyone is familiar with such a representative of the fauna and flora as tamarin. This bright handsome native of South America can become part of your family. It is noteworthy that tamarin is on the list of the smallest animals in the world. In addition to the non-standard appearance and size, tamarine differs from other primates in still very soft and thick hair, the color of which can be very diverse.
Conditions of detention: With a weight of up to 3 kg, tamarin is just perfect for keeping at home. Throughout the day, tamarin (the second name is "marmoset") can jump and run around the apartment, enjoy climbing on you and the tables, swing on the curtains ... When the time comes for sleep, the marmoset retires to its enclosure (which should be purchased for it). Everyone knows that a monkey is an animal that is very active, so if you plan to close it in the aviary every time, when it bothers you, refuse such a friend. The animal needs freedom of action. Tamarin loves fruit and vegetable dishes for dinner - he gets vitamins from them. Are you ready to show your culinary skills by preparing vegetable salads for marmosets?
1. African hedgehog
Looking at yourself a pet among exotic animals, it is very difficult not to pay attention to a tiny African hedgehog. A little thorn can give a lot of joy! An African (aka “dwarf") hedgehog fits in the palm of your hand, at the moment this baby is popular in the USA, Japan, Europe, and in Russia the fashion for it is only growing.
The weight of the hedgehog is only 500 g, and in length it reaches 20 cm. Its needles are softer than in forest species - this is undoubtedly a big plus. Living with dwarf hedgehogs is very comfortable: they show friendliness, become attached to the family and do not hibernate. At night, these cute babies do not cause inconvenience, because their way of life is different from the life of wild individuals. Hedgehogs of this species are very fond of attention and care. With proper care, these babies can live 6-7 years.
Conditions of detention: dwarf hedgehogs were bred by breeding for maintenance in the house, so they can not be released into the wild. A large cage is suitable for hedgehogs: 50x100 cm with a wheel installed in it - these animals love to run. Hedgehog is forbidden to feed with dairy products, usually they are given lean meat, offal, sometimes fruits and vegetables. Still these little animals like to feast on quail eggs. To accustom a hedgehog to the toilet is a disastrous task, because they "do their job" on the go.
