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It may seem strange and unusual to have a snake as a pet at home, but now many people are following this new trend and a little dangerous for everyone. But if you really give them the care they need, a reptile of this type may be less stressed and feel at home with family members. It is important before bringing an animal home with these characteristics have a safe condition to prevent home accidents.

Tell us what they do, what they eat, where they rest and everything related to snakes is essential. Almost always, snakes are acquired boas or pythons which use the method of strangulation to kill their prey and do not have poison as many others. They have a very large and impressive strength. These snakes eat meat so that they give, when in captivity, fed mice. Water consumption is also required.

They are placed in glass tanks generally to give them room, they are cool sites for them and be separate from moisture. Snakes as with all pets to be acquired, must be cared for by responsible people who must ensure that they will be able to handle them with ease. They must also be vigilant in covering all your needs.

Lastly never forget sleeping with a snake in our room or near our bed is not recommended. Any prevention never hurts. Anyway, no more will you be living in their natural habitat in the wild?

If we decided to have a pet gerbil, we know that even if you do not need much care, yes we pay close attention to their diet, so that it is balanced enough to supply all its energy needs, thereby achieving to remain in in good health.

The gerbil is an omnivorous animal, which means you can eat almost anything, although you must be careful that you give the food contains neither salt or spices, which can cause problems for your pet. Therefore you should not give crackers, chips or other snacks like.

In pet shops you will find dry food specially formulated for gerbils, so it is advisable to be the basis of nutrition for your pet. Usually contain a combination of the seeds that you love, like sunflower seeds or pumpkin, peanuts, vegetables and grains flakes like corn, barley, wheat or oats. This food provides the vitamins, minerals and thanks for their development.

He also loves fruit, so you can supplement your diet with small pieces of fruits and vegetables such as peaches, apples, grapes and bananas, carrots, cucumbers and any kind of vegetable that contain too much water. The vegetables you give them in moderation to avoid episodes of diarrhea, and it is important not to give fruits belonging to the citrus family.

His favorite snack is sunflower seeds, so when you want the animal to be happy, you just have to give a few, but not overdo the amount, as they are very fat if you eat too many gerbils can develop obesity.

Remember, even if the pet from the desert, should always have fresh water available and clean.

Rabbits have become a favorite pet of all those who love animals but do not have to spend too much time on them. Feeding the rabbits is usually inexpensive, they can also feed other alternatives such as leaves and peels of fruits and vegetables that are safe well received by them.

For many years the rabbits were compared with rodents eat their way of materials and objects. The wood, cloth, plastic and even if they are within their reach are able to disappear in the blink of an eye. Therefore, it is recommended that you have your own cage where they have no contact with these materials. Years ago, researchers discovered that are not rodent family mainly by the shape of his jaw.

This shape prevents them from gnawing like other animals. They also have so-called cleft lips. These animals originating in central Europe, survived the ice age with its migration to the Middle East where he developed and managed to evolve. Known lagomorphs such as rabbits or gradually have become one of the most popular pets.

The rabbit as a pet is a quiet and highly sociable animal, is difficult to attack a small and a lot of guys use this to manipulate them as if they were toys. Keep in mind that your hair can cause allergies and will always remain wild nature so it is better to be cautious of handling.

All animals began living in a free and wild, so although some species have been domesticated over time stays in memory even genetic information of their ancestors, so sometimes we are hurt by those instincts. For example, when your cat scratches the carpet furniture.

The solution to these problems is very simple, so it is only to satisfy the instincts of our mascot with the different alternatives that are available on the market. We try to simulate their natural habitat in our house for the welfare of the animal and prevent damage to our furniture.

With the acquisition of these specialized products for pets can educate and direct it to areas of the house where there have been harmed and not damage, and we’re meeting their needs more effectively intrinsic.

The variety that exists in the pet supplies market is incredible, for example in the case we have at home a pet rodent (rabbit ) would be preferable to use a wooden cage with a plastic one, as their main instinct is to chew and if you accidentally eat plastic that can clog or poison causing him to death.

In the case of cats, are most favored by the amount of accessories that are available. Without going too far can we purchase these scrapers fiber fabrics for them to sharpen their claws. As we know cats scratch in response to the need to feel pleasure when they stretch their claws.

These scrapers are made ??of fibers that allows the cat to experience this feeling in the grip, plus love the sound of small fibers to break.

In the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ( PNAS ), published a scientific discovery by scientists at Vanderbilt University in the United States.

Accidentally found a new insect repellent, thousands of times more powerful than today. After I studied, was that not only was effective against mosquitoes, but also against flies, moths, ants and many insects. The investigations were being undertaken were to control the spread of malaria in the world.

The product is based on the sense of smell disorder mosquitoes. It has now been discovered that the smell of mosquitoes is located on the antennae. Also that the olfactory system of mosquitoes and other insects is very different from what we previously believed.

Vanderbilt University and began the process to patent the discovery and at the same time is negotiating with various companies for the production and subsequent marketing of the new product. They want the main focus of the product is against the spread of malaria.

Being able to control more effectively the various insects, pets will be able to rest more peaceful. In hot weather, pets are often like crazy when you can not control especially flies and mosquitoes.

If pets can fully relax, their owners can also rest easy. This product will provide more security for your pet, because when you have a wound, flies and other insects do not go near it, with consequences for all known.

Here are three options. A combination of these is the best alternative in case a form of identification does not work.

Licenses. Usually, buying, your pet is assigned a number that is still in a database. The tags are attached to the collar of the pet. If your pet is, the animal control officer can check the tag number of the collar, and call to let you know they have a pet.

The disadvantages of using a label are: the label can be dropped and lost, may not be legible; your pet may lose his collar.

Tattoo. Tattoos are commonly recorded in one ear of the pet for sterilization surgery. Tattoos are a visible and permanent method of identification.

Microchip. A microchip is a small electronic chip, about the size of a grain of rice that is implanted under the skin of the pet. It is administered quickly and painlessly with a simple injection.

Pet Feeder Ergo remote, designed by Ergo Systems, is a brilliant new technology that allows you to feed your pet from almost anywhere in the world. If you can not find a sitter for your pet, no need to worry, you only need to configure the Ergo pet feeder, automatic feeder which distributes food at scheduled times throughout the day.

The kit comes with the software once installed on your computer, you can turn on or off via remote technology. Even if you are in another country, you can use a laptop or mobile phone to activate the feeder to feed your pet. To find out if the pet is eating, the Panasonic network camera lets you see everything in real time.

Each kit includes a pet feeder, 24-hour programmable timer, a dishwasher-safe container and non-chewable cord.

If you live in a small house or an apartment and cannot have a pet dog or cat, it is best to place an aquarium or bowl and fill it with goldfish. It’s something easy to maintain and gives a different tone and fun to our house.

If you never had a fish tank and ignore the care of the fish, it is best to start with one or two fish Cometa. This variety is very similar to goldfish and is widely known for his physical strength, allowing it to survive several days without food.

It’s a really nice fish, and may be yellow, orange or red, with several blank sectors. According to experts, with a good diet and proper care of this variety of fish can survive for a decade and reach a size really matters: 20 cm.

Pet Reptiles are well chosen by those unwilling to fall in the Typical and buy a dog or cat. But before adopting a chameleon, an iguana or other similar animal must take into account certain important ways. Diseases, for example, are usually quite severe and should be paying much attention.

Believe it or not, the leading cause of death for these animals is stress. Being unsocial animals are stressed a lot when the owner is extremely affectionate or continuously removed from their habitat. Stress causes the reptiles feel threatened and do not want to eat, which brings in its death.

Another point to consider is food. If these animals are given food that is not appropriate your digestive system will make them suffer a lot. For this reason it is necessary to investigate what type of food requires before making a decision.

When carrying your pet in the car, you must be careful not to wear loose, because it can be as dangerous as a bomb.

There are no statistics on accidents caused by stray dogs in the car, but we know there are many. The animal is not aware of the danger they put to their owners when they make mimes, when behind the wheel.

A loose pet in the car is always distracting occupants, either by moving, changing position, biting the seats, throwing up, putting your face in front of the driver, standing on their knees, or otherwise.

In the event of a crash a loose dog in the car can be a killer for people who are ahead of him. The experts on the subject said, “a pet 50 pounds (22.5 kg.), In a collision at 35 miles per hour (55 km / h) is projected forward as a cannonball with 1,500 pounds ( 680 kg.) force and that can cause serious injury to those who are in the front seat. “

He recommended that pet owners make responsible travel with animals, harness and tie carrying the dog in the back seat, in the middle, that will help the animal get hurt, he is dismissed and hurt someone . Also said to be bound in case of accident will not run, or often do not allow meet their owners,

In Oregon are considering a bill to fine motorists who are driving with a pet sitting on his lap. Hawaii is the only state, or one of the few that prohibits motorists who are driving with a pet sitting on his lap.