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Exotic Direct
United Kingdom
Приєднався 13 сер 2020
ExoticDirect is a specialist exotic pet insurance provider and our experience dates back to 1996. We’re the leading provider of exotic pet insurance in the UK.
We insure parrots, lizards, snakes and tortoises and even prickly pets like Pygmy Hedgehogs.
Our small mammal insurance can cover ferrets, guinea pigs, and rabbits to name but a few. And we can also cover larger animals like micropigs and even llamas!
ExoticDirect is trusted by over 12,000 exotic pet owners who have a policy, and our dozens of 5 star Feefo reviews show just how our customers feel about us.
We’re also proud winners of the Feefo Gold Trust Service award 2020.
Our insurance policies are underwritten by Allianz.
ExoticDirect is part of UK pet insurance company Bought By Many, which aims to provide better cover for everyone.
We insure parrots, lizards, snakes and tortoises and even prickly pets like Pygmy Hedgehogs.
Our small mammal insurance can cover ferrets, guinea pigs, and rabbits to name but a few. And we can also cover larger animals like micropigs and even llamas!
ExoticDirect is trusted by over 12,000 exotic pet owners who have a policy, and our dozens of 5 star Feefo reviews show just how our customers feel about us.
We’re also proud winners of the Feefo Gold Trust Service award 2020.
Our insurance policies are underwritten by Allianz.
ExoticDirect is part of UK pet insurance company Bought By Many, which aims to provide better cover for everyone.
How to teach a parrot to step up and recall. An in-depth guide.
Learn how to teach your parrot to step up, including treats, laddering and body language, and how this can progress to recall. Mikey and Mia from Mikey the Macaw and friends join with their owner Nimall to demo their expertise.
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How to train a parrot to step up
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Learn from Mikey and Mia from Mikey the Macaw and Friends about the best way to teach your parrot to step up, including treats, body language and target training. Mikey and Mia even demo Recall, with their owner Nimal leading the way on training.
What to feed bearded dragons
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Bearded dragons can eat insects, greens, weeds and some fruit. Reptile expert Pete Hawkins talks through what he feeds his dragon Willow, what to avoid, supplements you should use, and what to do when your dragon just won't eat.
Introducing a new bearded dragon to your home
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Learn how to introduce a new bearded dragon to your home safely with Pete Hawkins, a reptile expert with many years of experience, and his dragon Willow.
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Learn what you need for your tortoise table, including what basking lamp to go for, and what UVA, UVB and IR do. What basking temps you should aim for, and what substrate you should use.
How to setup a tortoise table
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Learn about how to setup a tortoise table including what basking lamp you need, what UVA, UVB and IR do, what substrate to use, and what the temperature range should be.
Parrot cage setup
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Mikey and Mia from Mikey Macaw and friends share their cage set up with our viewers. Learn how to choose the right cage, the correct bar spacing, and where to position it. Discover the importance of toys, and perches, and the kind of floor coverings you can use. Enjoy!
Parrot cage setup | An in-depth guide to what you need for your parrot cage
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Meet Mikey and Mia from Mikey Macaw and Friends and learn about their cage setup! From cage size, cage safe metals and bar spacing, to stimulating toys and suitable perches. Check out their range of awesome entertainment! Learn about floor coverings and cage location, air purifiers and sleep time. We hope you enjoy!
What do tortoises eat?
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What can you feed your tortoise, and what's toxic? Growing your own tortoise food and the benefits of supplements and pellets.
What do tortoises eat? | In depth guide to food, growing your own, toxic food and pellets.
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Learn about the diet for Mediterranean tortoises; Hermann's tortoise, Mediterranean spur-thighed, Hermann's and Horsfield's tortoise. Including what they can and can't eat, wild plants and toxicity, how to grow your own food, tortoise pellets and supplements.
Tortoise hibernation | A detailed guide to hibernating your tortoise
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How to hibernate your tortoise
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Learn which tortoises hibernate, how far in advance you should begin preparations, and what you should do. How the box and fridge methods work, and the temperatures you should aim for. How long hibernation should last for in 1, 2 and 3 year tortoises, and what to do post hibernation.
4 popular pet tortoise breeds | Choose the best pet tortoise for you in this in-depth guide
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Learn about the 4 popular Mediterranean tortoises: Horsfield's (Afghan) tortoise, Mediterranean spur-thighed, Hermann's and Marginated tortoise. Including their size, where they originate from in Europe, how to tell them apart and their climate preference. Also learn about their burrowing potential, their behaviour and temperament, personalities, problems with keeping males and females together...
4 popular pet tortoise breeds
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Learn about the Horsfield's (Afghan) tortoise the Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise, Hermann's tortoise and the Marginated tortoise. Including the difference in size, how to tell them apart, where in Europe they originate from, and whether you need a CITES licence for them.
May I also add some further tips that we've found extremely useful thus far with the fridge method? 1) Use of more than one thermometer to constantly monitor the internal temp of the fridge and the inside of the box the tortoise is hibernating in 2) A hydrogometer to be added to the fridge with trays of water - fridges tend to have dry air and many torts require a humidity of 60% 3) Substrate in the box for the tortoise to dig down into and regulate its own body temperature - sterilised soil will hood more moisture and prevent dehydration as much
Hi Rhys, thanks for your additional feedback. David Alderton advises that additional monitoring is always a good thing. You can also obtain min/max fridge temperature alarms that sound a warning if the temperature moves outside your pre-set parameters. Using these techniques all help to create a safe environment for your tortoise's hibernation. In terms of the use of top-soil - opinions vary on the use of it. For clarification on any aspect of tortoise care, we’d always recommend you speak to your vet.
This is very useful info, thank you. We recently put our little man into hibernation this Sunday for the first time ever and I can honestly say it's been one of the most daunting experiences of my life. He seems to be doing well so far however and with applying the right knowledge everything seems to be well.
Hi Rhys, we're really glad you found the information helpful. We've also got an article you may find useful for when its time to take your tortoise out of hibernation. It's here: www.exoticdirect.co.uk/news/how-care-tortoise-after-hibernation. We hope everything goes well, and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.