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I looking into getting a new pet. Something not too expensive or high maintenance. I was thinking land snails or millipedes. I have experience with both. Also, I want something rather small and doesn't need a huge tank.
I currently have a 55 gal crabitat, a 20 gal crabitat, and a 10 gal fish tank with a betta and four snails ... well and of course 2 dogs hahah
So any suggestions for my new pet or any cool one you guys have?

Sea Monkeys? Lol. Just kidding. Snails sound interesting. Land or aquatic?

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How about frogs?

blackberry75 wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:37 pm

Sea Monkeys? Lol. Just kidding. Snails sound interesting. Land or aquatic?

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i have aquatic snails so i was planning on land snails

DUDE wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:12 am

How about frogs?

i would love cute little frogs but thats not a possibility because other members in my household would not allow it because they are DEATHLY afraid lol!

crabs_lex wrote:
i would love cute little frogs but thats not a possibility because other members in my household would not allow it because they are DEATHLY afraid lol!

What about aquatic frogs. I have 2 and they are pretty easy to care for and they never come out of the water. Getting insects like millipedes sounds like a good idea. Just make sure you are ready for another pet I know that it can be hard to care for a lot of pets even if they dont have difficult needs


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Hermielover121 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:50 am

What about aquatic frogs. I have 2 and they are pretty easy to care for and they never come out of the water. Getting insects like millipedes sounds like a good idea. Just make sure you are ready for another pet I know that it can be hard to care for a lot of pets even if they dont have difficult needs


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oh i know i had millipedes so many years ago when i was in fourth grade and they were very easy for a pet
and aquatic frogs sound like a great idea! i will defiantly look into them! thank you

I’ve cared for inverts in laboratory settings. Isopods, cockroaches, or millipedes don’t need super large enclosures or a ton of skill to maintain.


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JoeHermits wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:26 pm

I’ve cared for inverts in laboratory settings. Isopods, cockroaches, or millipedes don’t need super large enclosures or a ton of skill to maintain.


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Do you know the best way to get millipedes? Like I said I had them in fourth grade years ago, but they were supplied by the school because we used them for a project or something in science class.
Also I know there are different kinds I guess or at least different colors. Are they all safe to handle? I know I used to let mine crawl all over me and they were just plain brown ones.

If your local pet stores don’t supply them you’ll have to go online. There aren’t any poisonous ones in the pet trade as far as I know.


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JoeHermits wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:23 pm

If your local pet stores don’t supply them you’ll have to go online. There aren’t any poisonous ones in the pet trade as far as I know.


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thanks!

A little late but I just remembered that sometimes pet stores may be able to bring in certain animals for you if not in stock. It may be worth asking if you’re in there.


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My vote is for land snails. I don't think I've ever seen one before. I've always had a ton of leopard slugs at my house, but never snails.

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CrabbyLover77 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:07 pm

My vote is for land snails. I don't think I've ever seen one before. I've always had a ton of leopard slugs at my house, but never snails.

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I think its down to land snails or millipedes!(like I originally thought lol) I know where I can get snails for sure but not millipedes. But I will be doing more research and let you all know what I get. I will not be getting them yet though. Maybe in a month or so

crabs_lex wrote: I think its down to land snails or millipedes!(like I originally thought lol) I know where I can get snails for sure but not millipedes. But I will be doing more research and let you all know what I get. I will not be getting them yet though. Maybe in a month or so

Sounds good! I'm always up for seeing pics of non conventional pets hehe.

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