New Pet Ideas?

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New Pet Ideas?

Post by crabs_lex » Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:06 pm

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?


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Re: New Pet Ideas?

Post by blackberry75 » Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:37 pm

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

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Re: New Pet Ideas?

Post by DUDE » Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:12 am

How about frogs?

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Re: New Pet Ideas?

Post by crabs_lex » Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:21 am

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 :)

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Post by crabs_lex » Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:23 am

DUDE wrote:
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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!

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Post by Hermielover121 » Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:50 am

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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Post by crabs_lex » Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:20 pm

Hermielover121 wrote:
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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 :)

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Post by JoeHermits » 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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Post by crabs_lex » Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:15 pm

JoeHermits wrote:
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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.

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Post by JoeHermits » 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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Post by crabs_lex » Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:18 pm

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!

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Post by JoeHermits » Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:07 pm

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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Post by CrabbyLover77 » 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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Post by crabs_lex » Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:19 pm

CrabbyLover77 wrote:
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My vote is for land snails. Image 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. Image

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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 :)

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Post by CrabbyLover77 » Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:57 pm

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. Image

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