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Books in Unusual Pets series

  • Hermit Crabs

    Tristan Boyer Binns

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Are you considering getting a pet hermit crab? Make sure to read this book first to find out what kind of food and tank a hermit crab needs, what kind of activity to expect from it, and other crucial facts to help your pet thrive.
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  • Hermit Crabs

    Tristan Boyer Binns

    Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Are you considering getting a pet hermit crab? Make sure to read this book first to find out what kind of food and tank a hermit crab needs, what kind of activity to expect from it, and other crucial facts to help your pet thrive.
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  • Geckos

    Sonia Hernandez-Divers

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Nov. 8, 2002)
    What are leopard geckos? What happens if a gecko's tail breaks off? Why do geckos need to be sprayed with water? This book explains both the good points and the not-so-good points of keeping leopard geckos as pets. Find out about the basic requirements of having geckos, such as housing, food, water, and exercise needs. Learn how geckos can walk on ceilings and why geckos are awake at night. If a small, curious, insect-eating lizard sounds like a good pet, then a gecko may be the right one for you!
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  • Hermit Crabs

    Tristan Boyer Binns

    Library Binding (Heinemann, March 11, 2004)
    What is molting? What are crabitats? Why do hermit crabs change their shells? If owning a cat or dog sounds boring to you, maybe you would enjoy having an unusual pet. This book explains both the good points and the not-so-good points of keeping hermit crabs as pets. Find out about the basic requirements of having hermit crabs, such as food, water, and housing . Read how much fun it can be to own a hermit crab as a pet. If a friendly and fascinating animal sounds like a good pet, then a hermit crab might be the right one for you!
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  • Hedgehogs

    Paula M. Wilson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)
    Your pet hedgehog just made a spitball. Is that normal? This book introduces readers to the ins and outs of care for a pet hedgehog. Readers will get information to help them decide if a hedgehog is the right pet for them as well as the how-to's of caring for hedgehogs.
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  • Geckos

    Sonia Hernandez-Divers

    Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Are you considering getting a pet gecko? Make sure to read this book first to find out what kind of food and tank a gecko needs, the proper way to handle a gecko, and other crucial facts to help your pet thrive.
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  • Keeping Snakes: A Practical Guide to Caring for Unusual Pets

    David Manning

    Paperback (B E S Pub Co, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Profiles various types of snakes, such as garter snakes and pythons, and provides information on care, handling, and feeding.
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  • Mini Pigs

    Paula M. Wilson

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)
    What is a mini pig? How big can they really get? Is it the right pet for you? Mini Pigs introduces readers to this cute, yet unusual pet. Readers will get all the information they need to know before choosing this pet as well as the ins and outs of mini pig care.
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  • Chinchillas

    Tom Handford

    Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Are you considering getting a pet chinchilla? Make sure to read this book first to find out what kind of food and cage a chinchilla needs, whether it bathes in dust or water, and other crucial facts to help your pet thrive.
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  • Rats

    June McNicholas

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Are you considering getting a pet rat? Make sure to read this book first to find out what kind of food and cage a rat needs, the physical traits of a healthy rat, and other crucial facts to help your pet thrive.
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  • Ferrets

    June McNicholas

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Are you considering getting a pet ferret? Make sure to read this book first to find out what kind of food and cage a ferret needs, if it requires a lot of attention and daily exercise, and other crucial facts to help your pet thrive.
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  • Salamanders

    Peter Heathcote

    Library Binding (Heinemann, March 15, 2004)
    Do salamanders make good pets? What do salamanders eat? Why do salamanders have sticky skin? If owning a cat or dog sounds boring to you, maybe you would enjoy having an unusual pet. This book explains the good points and not-so-good points about keeping salamanders as pets. Find out about the basic requirements of having salamanders, such as housing, food, water and exercise needs. Learn how to handle and provide companionship for your salamanders. If a curious, interesting, and colorful animal sounds like a good pet, then a salamander may be right for you!
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