Do Raccoons Hibernate? Understanding Raccoon Torpor
As the seasons change and the days grow colder, many people find themselves wondering about where animals–like raccoons–go in the winter. If you have a pet raccoon, you might find yourself wondering why they are so sleepy in the winter, or why your raccoon is taking longer to wake up than normal.
Raccoons and Moonshine
What do raccoons have to do with moonshine? Moonshiners found a unique purpose for the raccoon baculum. Because of the bone’s distinctive curve, it worked perfectly to guide the flow of moonshine when moving the drink between vessels.
Exotic Pets and Child Safety
Are exotic pets safe around children? As someone with over fifty animals on my property–raccoons, bobcats, foxes, etc–I frequently get asked how my kids do with the animals. This question is generally followed by “What exotic pets can you recommend for households with children?” These are both complex questions, but I’ll try to break it […]
Social Media’s Exotic Pet Problem
Social Media’s Exotic Pet Problem Viral videos of pet foxes and raccoons make my life harder. Don’t get me wrong, I think they are adorable and I love watching them, but these videos also result in me having to do more paperwork. Allow me to explain: If you’re on social media, then you’ve seen viral […]
How much should a pet raccoon weigh?
How Much Should A Pet Raccoon Weigh? This is a question we get asked a lot, and due to the rise in popularity of pet raccoon videos on tiktok, something a lot of people have been searching recently. Interestingly enough, the ideal weight for a raccoon doesn’t have all that much to do with the […]
Are Pet Raccoons Legal in my State?
Are Pet Raccoons Legal In My State? We here at Exotic Pet Wonderland understand how hard it can be to get straight info on the legality of exotic pet ownership, so we’ve created this list to more easily answer the question “Are pet raccoons legal in my state?” Are Pet Raccoons Legal in Alabama? It […]
Dealing With an Aggressive Pet Raccoon
Dealing with an Aggressive Pet Raccoon If you have a pet raccoon, or have mentioned getting one, you have probably heard something along the lines of “Oh! My grandad/cousin/sister’s best friend’s uncle had a pet raccoon! It was sweet when it was a baby, and then it grew up and got mean, so they got […]
How to Litter Box Train a Raccoon
How to Litter Box Train a Raccoon One of the questions I get asked most frequently from new owners of pet raccoons is “How do I litter box train a raccoon?” When I first got my pet raccoon, Moonshine, I had trouble finding any good resources. Hopefully this guide will help the process go a […]
The Dangers of Fat Pet Raccoons
The Dangers of Fat Pet Raccoons If you are on any kind of social media, you have likely stumbled across a video of a charmingly chunky pet raccoon. I’ll admit, even I find fat raccoons cute from an aesthetic point of view. Once you realize what obesity means for the animal, however, the concept of […]
Answering Your Pet Raccoon Questions
Answering Your Pet Raccoon Questions For an animal so many people seem to be interested in keeping as a pet, there is unfortunately a lack of good, honest information out there about what it is like to keep a pet raccoon. At Exotic Pet Wonderland, educating about the realities of owning captive bred wildlife and their […]