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Minnesota Exotics Vets

Let's welcome Minnesota to the grand state list of exotics vets!

If you already have an exotics vet in Minnesota and you don't see them on the list, please get me their information.

Check out the Minnesota Exotics Vets listings to find out why you should know of the closest exotics vet to you, even if you aren't planning on taking your pet to the vet.

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Top 10 Reasons Dinosaurs Make Bad Pets

Written by Bob Strauss, the About.com Guide to Dinosaurs, this list is good for at least a laugh.

Check out Bob's Top 10 Reasons Dinosaurs Make Bad Pets.

I can't help but think that many of us already have dinosaurs as pets though.  Iguanas, alligators, monitor lizards...

Top 10 Reasons Dinosaurs Make Bad Pets originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Saturday, February 4th, 2012 at 17...

1,500 Live Turtles Seized in Airport

Indonesia's capital is known for many things, one of which is for being a major hub of illegal wildlife trading.

The most recent seizure was of about 1,500 live Pig-nosed turtles that were stuffed into suitcases.  Pig-nosed turtles are popular pets in places like Hong Kong but are also used for their meat.

Pig-nosed turtles are listed in CITES as endangered and illegal to capture and export...

Jaguar from Ohio Exotic Pet Release Dies

In Columbus another unfortunate event took place.  A jaguar that was one of the six exotic animals to survive the massive slaughter on October 18th, 2011 died on Sunday morning.

A cage door crushed him in the quarantine area and after reviving him and determining he could not breathe on his own he was euthanized.  Extensive testing showed that he had prior injuries and congenital defect...

Tim Harrison to Speak in Cleveland

If you are in the Cleveland, Ohio area on January 31st, check out the City Club of Cleveland to hear Tim Harrison (from "The Elephant in the Living Room"), as well as area zoo leaders, speak.  They will be discussing the exotic pet issues in the state.

I have heard 2 of the three speakers a couple of times before and they are a wealth of information!  It's sure to be an informative afte...

Dropsy in Frogs

If your little African dwarf frog looks like a giant water balloon he may have dropsy.

Dropsy is a disease that many aquatic amphibians and fish get.  Check out African Frog Dropsy to learn more about this disorder.

Dropsy in Frogs originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 17:01:33.

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Mississippi Exotics Vets

Exciting news for those of you who live in Mississippi.  You now have a list of Mississippi exotics vets available at your fingertips!

If you already have a great exotics vet please let me know so that I can add them to the current list.

Photo © Flickr user hannes.steyn

Mississippi Exotics Vets originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 22:42:12.

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Nominations Open for Reader's Choice Awards

Nominations are now open for the Reader's Choice Awards.  Get your nominations in now for the Best Pet Store for Exotic Pets and Best UVB Bulb.

More topics coming soon!  Have an idea for an award category?  Let me know!

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Nominations Open for Reader's Choice Awards originally appeared on About.com Exotic Pets on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 13:32:25.

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