What are some cool low maintenance pets?

Answer 1

is u tryin to git all up in erry1's grill?

Answer 2

There is no such thing as a low maintenance pet. Even the care of fish can be pretty complicated at times with all of the water testing and changing. What are you interested in? I always tell everyone to research the pet they are interested in on-line. After you do that and if you are still interested, go to the pet store and price all of the supplies and equipment you will need for you pet. If after this you know you are still interested and can afford it then go for it.

Answer 3

Hermit crabs are not low maintenance- you have to spray them a lot to keep humidity in or they will die. If you live in a humid area, that won't be a problem, but anywhere else you need to spray a lot.

The probably most low maintenance pet would be fish or a snake. Snakes, once they reach adulthood, you only have to feed them once a month or so, and refill the water dish. As for cool- all my friends love taking him out since cornsnakes are completely nonaggressive.

Answer 4

Birds are pretty cool :) I have a conure and had an African Grey. Conures are more within your price range although have energy and require entertaining if you count that as maintenance. Otherwise, get a pair of lovebirds or budgies? Also cool but in pairs they require less entertaining from you :) just that you might need to see a vet if you don't want chicks. Snakes, spiders and rodents are also cool but possibly boring.

Answer 5

Cats are fairly low maintenance. All you have to do is make sure they have fresh food, water, and a clean litterbox, and to pet them from time to time.

The various rodents (hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils) are all low maintence. All they require are clean cages, food, water, and playthings in their cages, and the occasional handling to keep them tame.

Guinea pigs are more like pets then rodents, and still have the same minimal needs.

Rabbits are also don't require extensive care.

There's always the fish, but I find that they tend to require more care than some pets (pH balancing the water, cleaning the tank, etc).

Chincillas (did I spell that right) don't require too much in the way of care (they do have particular environment needs, though) but they can't be handled all that much.

Hope this helps...

Answer 6

Depends on what you mean by low maintenance - financial, daily, or long term.

For no maintenance at all, a pet rock or a virtual pet would be it. It's cheap to buy (no cages or accessories), doesn't cost anything after you buy it (vet checkups, food, bedding) and has no long term commitment (you can turn it off or throw it away if you're going away on vacation or moving to college, or just bored with it.)

The next step up would be something like an ecosphere or sea monkeys - you have to put it in a place that's not too warm or hot, and check in on it once in a while, but there is no cost after you buy it, and you also don't need to worry about vacations or moving away.

If you are on a budget, consider a smaller pet like a hamster. Syrian (golden or teddy bear) hamsters are solitary, so you can have only one. Bedding and food costs about 15 dollars a month and they don't need any vaccinations, neutering or licenses. You can safely leave alone over weekend trips, or transport them to a friend who will take care of them for longer vacations. You will have to check on their food and water daily, and clean the cage at least once a week(takes about 15 minutes- a few hours depending on how many tubes you have). They live about 5-7 years, so you will have to think about where you will be in 5 years time. Vet care for 'pocket pets' is extremely limited, so your vet costs if your pet gets sick would probably only be 20-80 dollars for antibiotics or teeth trimming.

Cats, guinea pigs and rabbits are bad choices if you are going to college soon, or are not sure if you want a pet for the next 10-20 years - they live that long, and older pets are very hard to find a new home for them if you move to a no-pets dorm, or if you just don't want them anymore. They are also much more expensive- cats will need vaccinations, licenses, neuters, and can need expensive medication/treatments because veterinary care available for cats is better. For example, your cat may need a yearly dental (100-300 dollars) or to be put on medication for kidney failure or hypothyroid (prescription pills and food - 40 dollars a bag/few dollars a pill). Surgery or cancer treatment can run a few thousand dollars, and cats and rabbits can get a cast for broken bones (70 dollars, plus 20 dollars for the follow up). These vet costs are very common - I've had 3 of 3 cats require yearly dentals, 1 of 2 rabbits have a broken foot, and 1of 1 guinea pig undergo surgery.
Rabbits and guinea pigs will need to be kept in pairs, which doubles your costs (bigger cage, twice the food and bedding).
All these animals will need at least an hour of care every day - checking on food, water, litter, grooming, play and litter - more if they are long haired or have dietary needs. You will also need to find a pet sitter or a boarding house to take care of them if you are gone for more than a night.

Reptiles, hermit crabs insects and fish are high maintenance pets if you want them to live. They need special knowledge and care such as heat, water ph, humidity, mineral supplements, live feed, etc. You will need to check on them every day or several times a day to make sure that the heat lamp or mister is not broken, or if the fish have any disease that needs to be treated. You may need extra fish tanks if your fish overpopulate the tank, or if you need to isolate a sick fish. You will also need to cycle a fish tank for a month before you can safely put fish in it. It is also very difficult to get a pet sitter that will know how to take care of specialty pets like those if you want to go on vacation.

Answer 7

You are looking for a low maintenance pet, do you even have the time and patience to have a pet? If you are looking for something to come home to get a cat and if not get a f***ing fish!

Answer 8

cool maintenance pets

Answer 9

I find adult cats to be low maintenance. My next choice would be guinea pigs or a rat. Rats make suprisingly affectionate,low maintenance pets as well and a hand tamed one is both sweet and very cool...

Answer 10

I would say a guinea pig or a rabbit. They are "cool" pets because they are more responsive than smaller animals, such as hamsters. They are both relatively low maintenence, so which one you get is really personal choice. :)

Answer 11

Rats are good although not really low maintanance. Kept as same sex pairs from a young age, cage cleaned every two/ three days, handled for at least an hour daily.

a mixed diet of no more then 18% protien, money for vet visits (rats are prone to tumours and URI's) a decent cage (mine are in a cage with a base of 60cm x 60cm and a hight of 1.2 m.

They need a dust free area (dust aggrevates their respiritory system), plenty of fresh air and a lot of free range time.