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![](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://rpcdn.rightpet.com/Thumbnail/BreedReviewsPhotos/klaizure-mammalrating-photo-46-1_12-1-2017-942.jpeg&media=https://rpcdn.rightpet.com/Thumbnail/BreedReviewsPhotos/klaizure-mammalrating-photo-46-1_12-1-2017-942.jpeg&description=I'd like to introduce you to my little boy, Jinx! He's young. He was 1 1/2 years old in these photos. He is 2 years old now! He's still growing his "mane" in. It takes a while for some lionhead rabbits to grow their mane. The great thing is that they're still incredibly adorable before they get their little manes.
These guys like to run. You should let them out of their cages to at least run around the room often. Once they're out, they'll run and hop forever. And they are FAST. Have you ever tried to chase a wild rabbit? House rabbits are just as difficult. Although I can usually lure Jinx to me with a nice apple slice. (He loves those.)
Rabbits can be litter box trained. Jinx is. You should know that their litter box should be cleaned DAILY. Rabbits poop. A lot. Keep in mind that their entire diet is fiber! Their box can get stinky pretty quickly. It sounds like a hassle, but it's a lot easier than having to clean an entire cage all the time. Just a tip from my experience with Jinx ;)
Here is a brief list of all the basic things you need to do for your rabbit:
-trim nails (super easy... you can watch a video to learn how to do it or take your bun to a vet)
-brush them (this breed of rabbit tends to shed a lot)
-always always always provide your rabbit with something to chew to keep their teeth healthy (they love timothy hay/alfalfa and wood chews)
-feed and water them daily (if your rabbit is anything like mine, they drink like fish and will finish any amount of food you give them before the day is over)
These are lovely pets. They're snuggly and cute. Just make sure that you're ready for a commitment because they need daily maintenance and can live as long as a dog would. They are not a 2-3 year pet!){kind=link}
![](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://rpcdn.rightpet.com/Thumbnail/BreedReviewsPhotos/klaizure-amphibianrating-photo-24-1_12-1-2017-991.jpeg&media=https://rpcdn.rightpet.com/Thumbnail/BreedReviewsPhotos/klaizure-amphibianrating-photo-24-1_12-1-2017-991.jpeg&description=Have a thing for "strange" creatures? These little guys are awesome! I started caring for African Clawed frogs when I was a freshman in high school. I saw one in the pet store and I just HAD to have one! These are aquatic frogs, meaning that they stay submerged in water for their whole lives. They only go on land in the wild when they have to migrate to water that better suits their needs. African Clawed frogs come in a variety of colors, usually a mix of green and brown or black. Mine are albino. They're somewhat active little fellas. They like to swim back and forth across their aquariums. You will sometimes see them dart up to the surface to get air, and then dart straight down again. They also like to just chill out and enjoy the water.
If you have other fish, DO NOT GET THESE FROGS. Sure, they're tiny and cute in the pet store. But they grow. Big. They can grow to be eight inches in length if you love them like you should. As soon as a fish can fit in their mouth, it is frog food. There is no escape. I had the most beautiful fancy guppies in my tank and made the mistake of thinking they would be too big for my first frog to eat.... I was wrong. Sir Swimsalot and all of his fishy family had perished under my new frog's insatiable hunger. They are gluttonous little things that can live up to twenty years in perfect conditions.
You also have to be prepared to vacuum the bottom of the tank quite often. They definitely produce a lot of waste. Unfortunately, if you neglect this part of their care, they can get a common fatal disease called red leg. I'll spare you the gruesome details, but just know that it's painful and nasty.
All in all, they're great pets. They're fun to look at, easy to feed, and you'll get attached to them if you're anything like me. It's just best that they have no tank mates (with the exception of a large pleco... mine likes to socialize with my frogs). You also have to be prepared to clean the tank often. As long as you can do that, I'm sure you will love your new froggy friend!){kind=link}