Exotic Mammals...

[myrmecophile]

Armadillos ( at least wild ones) are known carriers of leprosy. Not a disease i would like to contract.

 

[Galapoheros]

The leprosy thing, it's fairly rare though. I had a baby one a long time ago when I was a kid, I found it on the road alone, tiny, fed it worms from the bait store. I let it go. They aren't real social so they have strong natural instincts that kick in as they get older so I don't see that as a big problem, kind of like possums(so I've read). Pet possums grow up and tend to say, "later, I'm going now." They are not social in the wild either, don't have the need for it. Though dillos are commonly found hunting for grubs, worms, and things in pairs.

 

[happysmile88]

Bearcats! (Binturong) oddly, they smell like corn chips or popcorn )

 

[pouchedrat]

I figured I should probably post some pictures of my past and present exotics... at least some pics, I don't have all my pics anymore.

Prairie Dogs (I have three currently)

Emin's Pouched Rat (Matisse... died a few years back. by far the BEST pet I've EVER owned)

Spiny Mice (used to breed them, I stopped when my oldest son was born over 6 years ago)

Banner Tail Kangaroo Rat (long since gone) My feet are a size 9, or 7 men's so that tells you it's size

 

[findi]

Hi,

Please check out this 2 Part article I've written, and let me know if you need any more info (just retired from the Bx Zoo, so lots of ideas!...) best, Frank

http://www.thatpetblog.com/2010/07/06/exotic-pet-possibilities-part-1-flying-squirrels/

http://www.thatpetblog.com/2010/07/...sugar-gliders-degus-hedgehogs-and-spiny-mice/

 

[le-thomas]

I have a ferret, if that counts. I love him to death :3

 

[ZergFront]

Speaking of anteaters, tamandua are pretty cool but research your state exotic laws and city ordinances first. Also research their diet.

Check out the Sybil's Den website for more info about tamandua and other exotics.