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Caring for a marbled gecko involves feeding it an appropriate diet, preparing a proper enclosure and ensuring that temperature is kept within an optimal range. Marbled geckos, which are a nocturnal lizard, eat a diet of small insects like crickets and silkworms. Adult marbled geckos can eat small mice, and they also enjoy mashed fruit.
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Q: What country do horses come from?
A: According to the American Museum of Natural History, scientists have unearthed evidence that the Botai people were raising domesticated horses for food in northern Kazakhstan 5,600 years ago. Horse bones were found with chariot artefacts dating around 2,000 BC in Russia and Kazakhstan. -
Q: How long can a mouse live without water?
A: Mice can survive their whole lives without drinking water. In the absence of water, they manage to get enough moisture from the food they eat; however, mice readily drink water if it is available. -
Q: Are cats smarter than dogs?
A: The current consensus among scientists and animal experts is that dogs are smarter than cats. The primary reason for this is that dogs are social animals and must solve problems in their interactions with other dogs and humans. Dogs also can be trained to a wider variety of roles. -
Q: Can horses see color?
A: Horses have limited color vision compared to humans, but they do not see in black and white. Horses have dichromatic vision, meaning that they are able to distinguish two basic colors and all combinations thereof along with black and white. -
Q: How do you create a ferret care sheet?
A: A ferret care sheet must include exercise pens, dry ferret food, ferret cages, ferret hammocks and ferret toys. You might also consider getting litter boxes for ferrets. -
Q: Why do dogs shed so much?
A: Dogs naturally shed their hair, and the amount they shed has to do with their overall health, breed and the time of year. If a dog is shedding excessively, it may be a sign of poor nutrition, stress or a medical condition. -
Q: Do guinea pigs have tails?
A: Guinea pigs, also known as cavies, do not have tails. They have round-shaped bodies and short legs, and are furry and sociable creatures. There are a variety of different guinea pig breeds with different coat lengths and colors. -
Q: How can I tell if my dwarf hamster is pregnant?
A: According to Midwest Exotic Animal Hospital, common signs of pregnancy in dwarf hamsters include restlessness and bloody discharge prior to delivery. The gestation period for dwarf hamsters is approximately 16 days, with as many as 10 pups per litter. -
Q: Why does a chinchilla make a weird noise at night?
A: Chinchillas are nocturnal. The sounds they make signal many behaviors – playing, breeding, birthing, feeding and so on. Chinchillas are one of the most intelligent members of the rodent family, and they communicate using a wide variety of sounds that can vary by individual and family groups. -
Q: Can guinea pigs live outside?
A: Guinea pigs can live indoors and outside. However, the Humane Society recommends housing guinea pigs indoors. Guinea pigs should not be exposed to extreme weather conditions such wind, snow or rain. -
Q: Do German Shepherds and cats get along?
A: A well-trained German shepherd gets along well with other pets, including cats. However, due to the strong prey instinct of the German shepherd, it is important to socialize the breed with household pets at an early age. This, along with training, ensures that the German shepherd will not be a threat to pets or stray animals. -
Q: Can hamsters eat nuts?
A: Hamsters can safely eat many types of nuts, including pistachios, peanuts, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts and pecans, according to Hamster Club. While most nuts are fine for hamsters, almonds contain cyanide and can cause death if too many are consumed, according to Small Animal Channel. -
Q: Where can I buy hamsters online?
A: There are many items that can be purchased online, though pet hamsters cannot. However, some pet retailers will feature hamsters on their websites for informational purposes, with the pet available for purchase in person at the store. -
Q: Why do dogs hate cats?
A: Dogs often attempt to play with or chase cats, but they do not hate them. Dogs have a wide variety of behavioral responses to cats. Some dogs are quick to chase virtually any cat they see, others play and cuddle with those that wish to, and some have little interest in cats at all. In general, dogs that chase cats do so because of a high innate prey drive. -
Q: How can you tell if a guinea pig is a boy or a girl?
A: To properly check the sex of a guinea pig, the owner must flip it over on its back and spread its hind legs apart to look at its rearmost quarters. Guinea pigs are not sexually dimorphic, and it is difficult to determine sex otherwise. -
Q: What is the difference between a stoat and a weasel?
A: According to Wildlife Britain, stoats are bigger and longer than other weasels. Stoats have black coloring on the tips of their tails, which are proportionately longer than those of other weasels, and a coat that turns completely white in winter. Stoats are called ermines when in their white winter coloring. -
Q: How do you tell difference between female and male guinea pigs?
A: The easiest way to tell the difference between male and female guinea pigs is by measuring the distance between the guinea pig's anus and its genitals. According to Pet Informed, a male guinea pig's genital area measures further from the anus than a female guinea pig's genital area. -
Q: What is an Abyssinian guinea pig?
A: An Abyssinian guinea pig is similar to a common guinea pig, except the Abyssinian guinea pig has rosettes. Rosettes are cowlicked patches of fur that cover the body of the animal. Many Abyssinian guinea pigs have 10 rosettes, but some only have eight. These animals range in color, and they have silky, shiny fur, unlike common guinea pigs, which typically have rough, short fur. -
Q: Do pigs make good pets?
A: Pigs can be good pets with proper care and training. Pot-bellied pigs in particular are suitable house pets, and they can be trained in the same way as dogs. -
Q: What animals eat oranges?
A: A number of animals can eat oranges. However, one of the fruit's biggest fans is the roof rat, a common pest of orange trees. Although the rodent likes a variety of foods, it has a very strong preference for oranges and avocados, according to Gardenguides. Retailer Wild Birds Unlimited lists birds that like eating the fruit too. -
Q: What do Persian cats eat?
A: Persian cats will generally eat any type of higher quality commercial cat foods; they usually do not respond well to cat treats. Persian cat diets can also be supplemented with pumpkin, goat milk and vitamin supplements.
