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Terrariums and old aquariums make ideal insect houses as long as they are securely covered. Fly screen is a good option keeping the insects in and allowing air circulation. Cheap plastic pet containers cost around $10-$15 from pet shops, or...

Breed: Lizard speciesTemperament: skittish, calmer with handlingCosts: dragon types from $55, goannas from $700Lifespan: 15 years+Maintenance: highRecommended for: enthusiasts Did you know there are probably more people owning Australian native reptiles overseas than there are at home? As wildlife...

Breed: MouseTemperament: CuriousMaintenance: MediumLifespan: 2-3 yearsCost: $2-$20Recommended for: 5 years+ BackgroundAlthough the wide range of pet mice available these days may appear to be completely different from your average brown house mouse, they are very much the same....

Breed: MiceTemperament: inquisitive and sociableCost: low - mediumLifespan: 2-3 years Maintenance: $2.00 -$6.00Recommended for: children over 5 years, apartments ...

Miniature Herefords look just like smaller versions of traditional Herefords with rich red coats, and white face, belly and markings. The ideal size for Miniature Herefords is around 1 metre (ie: 100cm) tall. Seamus, the young bull shown,...

Rabbits Breed: Rabbits Temperament: Placid & docile Cost: $50 plus Lifespan: 8-12 years Recommended for: Kids & enthusiasts Maintenance: Medium to high While most pet rabbits sold are intended for children, not...

Rat. The mere mention of the word would send shudders down most (but not all) people's spines. These mammals have shared a close although uneasy association with another mammal - man, for many thousands of years. Rats are mostly known...

Rex RabbitBreed: Rex RabbitTemperament: quiet, intelligentCost: from $50 for pets to $75Lifespan: 8 yearsRecommended for: children over 8 years, older peopleMaintenance: low ...

Breed: Australian ScorpionsTemperament: varies according to speciesCost: $40-$70 (around $140+ for full set-up)Lifespan: 2+ yearsRecommended for: anyone 12+Maintenance: low In Australia there are thought to be more than 100 species of scorpion and although they can be found in a...

SilkwormsYears ago every backyard had a Hills Hoist and a mulberry tree, and most children kept silkworms. These days, according to silkworm breeder (or sericulturist) Bridget Mahoney, silk farming is a lost art. Bridget's passion...