Heartworm Awareness Month
by Dr. Kristin Claricoates Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. Here's what you need to know. What animals need to be concerned about heartworm? At this time, heartworm [...]
Traveling Animal Show
Invite the Traveling Animal Show to your next party The "Who-knew Zoo" from The Animal Store comes to you with party animals like you've [...]
FAQ: Allegies and Pets
Are there any pets that don't cause allergies? Allergies are no fun, especially if you really want a pet and someone in your family has an allergy to a particular kind of [...]
FAQ: Scary Animals
Aren't you afraid of that ________ (snake, lizard, tarantula … fill in the blank)? No. Hollywood movies notwithstanding, most of the animals at The Animal Store are absolutely harmless. There isn’t a [...]
FAQ: Snake Cages
Isn't that cage too small for a snake? Many customers are concerned that a snake can’t stretch out in its cage or tank. Snakes are mostly agoraphobic, which means they are frightened [...]
FAQ: Escaping Snakes
How can I stop my snake from escaping? There isn’t a snake in the world that is Houdini. Snakes do not escape. Snake owners leave the enclosure open or unlocked. [...]
FAQ: Feeding Snakes
How often do you feed that snake? The age and size of the snake dictates how often it will be offered a meal. Generally, hatchlings eat every week then, as they [...]
FAQ: Warming Lights
Do I keep the warming light on over my reptile cage 24 hours a day? No. The general rule is 12 hours on, 12 hours off. You can add an automatic timer to [...]
