Posts Tagged ‘exotic pets’

When caring for a chinchilla, remember that they are crepuscular, which means that they are more active in the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. Base a chinchilla’s diet around grasses and hay with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:2:12

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Squirrels are considered wildlife in most states, and within these states, they can’t be adopted without a rehab license. Find out why a person should never handle an orphan squirrel with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:1:26

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Many exotic animals make poor pets because they have such specific needs regarding diet, space, treatment and daily habits. Keep away from dangerous exotic pets with tips from a herpetologist in this free video on pet care.

Expert: Tim Cole
Bio: Tim Cole is the owner of Austin Reptile Service, and has been keeping reptiles for over four decades.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Duration : 0:1:31

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In order to buy a pet raccoon, a person must first find out if raccoons are considered wildlife in their state. Discover what licenses are required to breed raccoons with information from a veterinarian in this free video on exotic pets and pet care.

Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Duration : 0:1:34

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