Did you know that your goldfish can live for over 10 years? Under the right conditions he can live even longer but most never make it past the first year! If you want your goldfish to live long and healthy lives, you’ve got to provide the proper environment.

It’s a common misconception that a goldfish can live in a tiny bowl. In order for him to survive for any length of time, you’ll need to do frequent water changes and cleanings of the bowl – that’s a lot of work and living in a bowl isn’t much fun so it’s best to keep your fish in a regular tank with a proper filtration system. Read the rest of this entry »

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The hummingbird fascinates us as we watch it extract nectar from flowers or our brightly colored feeders, because a hummingbirds wings flap at such a high rate of speed they seem to be suspended in air. Watching and attracting hummingbirds to our flower gardens has become very popular. Therefore, dozens of styles of hummingbird feeders have emerged.

Some of the feeders on the market are very artistic, nothing wrong with a nice design as long as they meet the purpose intended, attracting and feeding hummingbirds. So how do we know what to look for in a hummingbird feeder? Read the rest of this entry »

Many aquarium owners having goldfish often wonder how big and how fast there goldfish will grow.
Goldfish growth really depends on certain factors that will influence how fast they grow. Some factors that directly influence growth are:

1. How clean is the water for your Goldfish?

2. How big is the environment, goldfish bowl, aquarium or pond?

3. What kind of food are you feeding your fish?

4. The genetics (DNA) of the goldfish parents passed on to their offspring. Read the rest of this entry »

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The holiday season is just about upon us. We might already be gearing up for the stress of rushing around. What are our cats doing? They’re probably napping and they like it that way.

The holidays change our routines. It’s important to remember that in general cats are not fond of change. They appreciate routine. Parties may take us out of the house more. Let’s make sure our cats have plenty of food and water. Holiday visits may require traveling. Make sure your cat is going to be well cared for if it’s left behind. If you are traveling with your pet, make sure it can be as comfortable as possible, both during the trip and at your destination. Read the rest of this entry »

If you have decided to get a snake for a pet and you’re now wondering which type of snake to purchase, then this article is for you! Below, I have listed four of the best snakes to keep as pets, based on my 25 years of snake-keeping experience.

Ask ten different snake keepers what the best types of pet snakes are, and you’ll get ten different lists. That’s because everyone has their own opinions and experiences. Regardless, I am willing to be the four snakes listed below come up on most of those lists!

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