Are you living somewhere devoid of a lot of space, are you a bit apprehensive of large animals or are you considering getting your child a small pet of their own? Well here are few small animals to consider;
Hamsters:
• Hamsters come in a wide range of coat types and colours.
• They are ideal to keep on their own.
• Great to handle.
• Keep in mind they are nocturnal by nature, so sleep a lot during the day.
Lizards:
• There is a great variety of size, colour and types of lizards. Do a little research on what would be best suited.
• Bearded dragons are very popular as they have a friendly nature.
• Lizards bond with their owners, so it is a really good idea to get them from when they are a hatchling.
Tortoises and Turtles:
• They often win a popularity contest in many peoples’ eyes when it comes to comparing them to other reptiles.
• The can be tamed quite easily
• Both come in a wide range of interesting sizes, shapes and colours
• They are best kept inside in warmer areas and should have both wet and dry areas to live in.
Rats and Mice:
• These are highly intelligent animals, so are good to train and teach tricks
• Great companions when handled a lot
• Do not keep rats and mice together, as rats will attack mice
