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Pet Roadtest – Land Hermit Crabs

Breed: Land Hermit Crabs (Coenobita variabilis) Temperament: social, non-responsive Cost: crabs $7-$30 (set up $100-$200) Lifespan: several months to years Maintenance: low, though higher than one may expect Recommended for: children over 10, apartments Activity...

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Dog Dumpage

‘Burke’s Backyard’, in conjunction with the RSPCA, completed an Australia-wide (all mainland states but not Tasmania) research project to compare the number of dogs of each breed surrendered to the RSPCA in 2003, with the 2003 registrations of births for that breed....

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Snakes as Pets

Breed: Children’s and Carpet Pythons Temperament: Not known to be aggressive. Non-venomous. Treat gently and with respect. Cost: $250 – $1000 Lifespan: 25-30 years Recommended for: Many kids, especially boys, love snakes. Not recommended for children under...

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Ferrets

Breed: Ferret Temperament: playful, active, mischievous Lifespan: 6-10 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: units, families with school aged children History Ferrets are a domesticated strain of Eurasian carnivorous weasel, closely related to the polecat. Some...

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Headers and Huntaways

Breed: New Zealand Huntaway, New Zealand Header Temperament: intelligent, very trainable Cost: from $(NZ)250 Lifespan: 12-13 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: sheep stations History There are more sheep per head of human population in New Zealand than in any...

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Guinea Pig

Guinea Pigs

Breed: Guinea Pig (Cavy) Temperament: quiet and manageable Cost: $10-$45 Lifespan: up to 11 years, average 4-5 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families, small residences History Most people know them as guinea pigs although they are also often called cavies...

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Mice

Breed: Mice Temperament: inquisitive and sociable Cost: low – medium Lifespan: 2-3 years Maintenance: $2.00 -$6.00 Recommended for: children over 5 years, apartments History Domesticated mice are descendants of the house mouse (Mus musculus). Although the wide...

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Silkworms as Pets

Breed: Silkworms Temperament: lethargic & big eaters Cost: About $2 for 10 silkworms Lifespan: 2 months Recommended for: Children  History Of all the animals man has domesticated there have only been two insects – bees and silkworms. The Chinese first...

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Buffalo

Breed: Buffalo Temperament: Usually placid Cost: $300 plus Lifespan: 25 years Recommended for: enthusiasts & farmers There are several kinds of buffalo in the world but the one most people refer to as “Buffalo” is in fact correctly called an American...

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