A life-long animal lover, Lolly Brown is equally comfortable writing about exotic creatures like the Mexican axolotl or dispensing practical advice to dog owners about kennel cough.
As a child, Brown first learned about fish and aquaria when her father brought home a 10-gallon aquarium as a surprise for his daughter. Within months, the father-daughter team graduated to a 120-gallon tank and were immersed in the intricacies of tank population management.
"We had that go-big-or-go-home mentality common to the hobby," Brown said. "Now I look back and think about what we did to Mama's living room! She was very patient with us."
Brown's fascination with animals continued in college, where she took numerous field biology and wildlife classes that allowed her to view the behavior of many species in their native habitats.
She calls this period of her life the "rodent years," since her only apartment roommates were two hamsters, Hemingway and Leo (Tolstoy). "I also adopted a Guinea pig purely because I couldn't stand the conditions in the pet store," she said. "Trust me, I was in no way prepared to care for Molly and I had to learn fast!"
"The only other time I went into a pet adoption blind," Brown added, "I came home with two green anole lizards. Then I found out I was going to have to feed them live crickets.
While volunteering at her local zoo, Brown first encountered capybaras, a South American mammal that looks like an over-sized Guinea pig. The experience sparked her interest in exotic pets, a subject she continues to pursue with avid interest.
A freelance writer by trade, Brown's animal books are written for her own pleasure and the edification of her readers. She is a strong supporter of animal rescue and welfare organizations, and works with programs educating young children about the proper care of pets.
Brown maintains something of a menagerie of her own, making room in her home for a 180-gallon saltwater fish tank, a 20-year old Scarlet Macaw, a Golden Retriever, and several highly tolerant cats. (She advises that good cages make good multi-species homes.)
"If I become interested in a particular animal and have no direct experience with the creature, I get some before I start to write," Brown says. "All animals have a unique perspective on the world and their place in it. They all have particular needs -- physical and emotional -- and they all have unique persona...
Picking a good pet requires you to consider a variety of different things. You'll need to think about the size, personality and price of your new pet, as well as their dietary, space and thermal requirements. It is also important to think carefully about your skill set before making your choice, as some animals are likely to thrive in the hands of novices, while others rarely survive he mistakes new keepers often make.
If you proceed deliberately, you'll likely end up with an excellent pet for your lifestyle; if you do not, you'll probably suffer through one headache after another, as you struggle to care for a creature that is not suitable for you.
However, every potential keeper's circumstances are different, so there is no quick-and-easy way to determine a pet for yourself. Accordingly, you'll simply need to research a variety of different species, until you happen upon one that seems like a good fit.
Camel spiders are a great fit for many keepers, and they deserve serious consideration from those who'd like to have a spider as a pet.
You'll need a good enclosure to accommodate them. Like all other animals, camel spiders require a rather specific diet, and some of the types of items they need can be difficult to obtain.
If you think that a camel spider may be a good fit for you, read this book to learn more about their biology, natural history and the care they require to thrive in captivity.
If you are able to provide a camel spider with the things it will need, you are sure to find them to be very satisfying pets, who can provide enjoyment for decades to come.
In this book, you will learn the camel spider ownership and all you need to know to get the most out of your relationship with your camel spider.
Enjoy!
Camel Spider Facts and Descriptions, Choosing and Acquiring, Breeding, Feeding, Care Requirements, Molting, and Housing All Included!
Título : Camel Spider
EAN : 9781957367149
Editorial : NRB Publishing
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