Exotics and NANNA NANNA does not do exotic, however we do intend to get some come through our doors and two lots are living at NANNA's for educational purposes. Meet Myrtle the Turtle Myrtle came into NANNA after her owners realised they could not give her what she needed. 
Many people see these little characters as cute and easy to look after and they are when you know how, but if you have never had one before then follow the following check list: - Have you read everything there is to read about the species? It is no good taking on an animal just because it looks cute or different or just to look good or to 'complete' the family! You take them on for life which means you study their needs and if can give them every thing they need and then some, go for it!
Do you know someone who can help you if there is a problem? Find an expert, a true expert, not just someone who think they now! It is important with any animal that you have back up if you need it and you will need it. Have you found a vet who can help with your new pet? Not all vets are experienced in exotic and it is important that you get the right vet for the right animal, so phone around and find a vet, it is no good looking when the animals is already poorly! I remember a tortoise coming into NANNA aged 36 years, when I took it to the vet because we could not get it to eat or drink, I said to the vet that it was 36 years old, he replied it take them thirty years to die! How much are they going to cost? Food, insurance, all the equipment and electicity for heating and Uv lamps should be included when pricing up the cost and not just the cost of the animal. Exotic are very expensive to look after properly, check your figures and check again! When you go on holiday who is going to look after them? This is another consideration because the person you ask will need to understand their special needs and no what to do if there is a power cut or How big are they going to grow? You need to buy the biggest and best with all the right equipment, just making do is not good enough, they have to live in it ALL their life and they deserve the very best!
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