Unusual pets: mini-pigs, a tarantula spider, a domestic wolf. Features of maintenance and care

Recently, unusual pets appear in the apartments. And what kind of animals are they? In the apartments you can find not only a ferret, a mini pig, but even a home wolf. Now we will consider the most popular unusual pets.

Wolf

At first it may seem strange if you get a wolf. But eventually all will get used to this beast. I would like to note that the home wolf needs a good training. After all, this beast is not even a dog. It takes a lot of time and energy to train.

Note that wolves are smart, but cunning animals. In addition, their affection manifests itself in a completely different way than we used to see it, it can be confused with aggression. As a sign of salutation, wolves bite each other's muzzle. They can do the same with people. So be ready for such a greeting.

Wolves usually treat the children well. But behavior can also cause misunderstanding. For example, with a happy impulse, a domestic wolf can start jumping on a child, trying to drag him by the hand. Such behavior can lead to trauma, although the animal just showed joy.

How to keep a wolf? It is necessary to make an enclosure or to fence the yard with a high fence (at least two, and preferably three meters). These animals must have a lot of space for games, running. It is desirable that the tree grows in the enclosure. Also there should be logs, under them hide for animal delicacies. It would be nice to arrange a pond for a wolf or a pool and put a sandbox.

It is very important to socialize the animal. From the age of two weeks, the beast can be weaned from the mother, start feeding it from the bottle. So the wolf cub will start to get acquainted with people (they should be different sexes). Also, this beast needs to communicate with other animals from the dog family, so that he does not feel lonely.

It is very important to dominate the wolf. Therefore, you must learn to obey a little beast. Beat, bite, shake the wolf can not. Cries are also prohibited. Physically, do not punish the animal, so you harm your relationship. Since childhood, accustom the wolf to the leash. Walk daily.

What to feed the wolf? Meat. An adult beast needs several kilograms of it daily.

Little Guinea Pigs

Mini-pigs are dwarf pigs. They were withdrawn in the US in the 1950s. Their forefathers are Vietnamese pigs and wild boars. There are several breeds of little pigs:

• Mini-Mayallino (breeder Stafanio Morigny brought out). The weight of a small calf is 500 grams, adults weigh no more than 10 kg. The breed is not very popular, as there are difficulties in the process of cultivation, reproduction.
• Bergstresser is a book. The breed was bred in the nineties in Germany. The weight of representatives is from ten to fifteen kilograms.
• Wiesenau. The breed is bred in Germany. The weight of representatives is about 25 kg. The height at the withers of one mini-pig is 30 cm. In Vizenau, the spine is sagging, the body is square.

Now there are no strict standards for mini-pigs. The breeds that were named above are the most popular. Although all the divisions are arbitrary.

On average, in one litter of small pigs, 12-15 piglets. Sexual maturity occurs at six months. Births usually go without complications. Mini-pi are omnivorous, have an excellent appetite.

How to bring up mumps? Act carefully in order not to frighten the baby. Do everything slowly. Treat your treat first on your outstretched arm.

In the early days do not impose a pig, although in general, mini-pigas love affection. They like it when they scratch their ears, neck and barrel.

Pig can be trained only with the help of food, physical impact is unacceptable.

Mini-pigs live about fifteen years, are hypoallergenic. Keep it in a separate corner, or better - the room. Feed should be apples, whole oatmeal porridges, carrots, bananas, etc.

These unusual pets need daily walks, games.

How much does a mini-pig cost? The price ranges from two hundred to two thousand dollars.

Spider Tarantula

This pet is quite exotic. The size is large, up to 20 cm in the span of the legs. It occurs only in countries with a warm climate spider-tarantula. At home, it can also be maintained.

Spiders - these predators, mostly eat insects. In captivity, you should feed crickets, cockroaches, flies, etc. A well-fed spider may not show any activity for several months.

When dealing with him, you should be careful. When biting, a tarantula can leave a poison. He will not kill a person, but poisoning with temperature, convulsions and pain is not ruled out. With children and cats, as well as other animals, it is not necessary to contact the tarantula.

Spider-tarantula at home

The group can not contain such pets, they are aggressive towards their relatives. It is best that the tarantula live in a terrarium (30 x 30 x 30 cm). If you purchased a spider, then you need to lay the soil on the bottom (up to 15 cm). It is necessary to change litter three times a month. The temperature in the terrarium is about 28 degrees. The humidity should be 80%.

Skunk

You can keep the house and skunk. And what is this beast? The animal belongs to the order of predators, to the family of cuns.

The color of the skunk, like its secret, which emits an unpleasant smell, protects it from large animals. You can keep skunk at home. Such an animal is very cute, easily tamed. A homemade skunk will become a wonderful companion.

What to feed the beast? A small three-month skunk is to be fed with a milky formula for babies. Adult unusual pets of this species eat mainly meat. Also in his diet there are vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, grass, rhizomes of plants.

It is necessary to comb out the beast. Frequent bathing is not recommended. Periodically, cut the claws. Skunku should be vaccinated on time.

Crocodile

What other unusual pets are there? Crocodile, for example. Yes, he too can become a pet. Before you get a crocodile, it is worthwhile to prepare a habitat. It is necessary to equip a large terrarium. In it, create a water corner with a pool and land, so that the home crocodile could swim and crawl. The water level should be more than 0.5 ml. Partially, water needs to be changed twice a week, and completely - once a month. The presence of a filter in the pool is welcome. As a soil, use granite chips or large gravel.

It is necessary to create tropical conditions in the terrarium. The temperature should be about 30 degrees. Therefore, without a heater can not do. You need to install an ultraviolet lamp so that the crocodile can take sunbathing.

What to feed? Crocodile - predator. He needs meat, namely: frogs, newborn mice, mollusks. Adult crocodiles eat even live fish, rats, plucked chicken. Feed should be twice a week.

Conclusion

Now you know what unusual pets are. These animals require special care. Therefore, before you have such a pet, think carefully about whether you are ready.