If you know how to provide special care and attention to animals, nobody should deprive you of a chance to love a pet. You want to bring a pet home to add a different, perhaps something interesting thing to your daily routine. Pets need special care, attention. Different pets need different types of foods. Some prefer to be left alone, others need human interaction and love. This list has 15 low-maintenance pets perfect for kids, working parents, and apartment dwellers.
1. Betta fish
Fish are often “seen as low-maintenance pets. They are stunning, and you can have an awesome low-maintenance setup. Experts recommend having a five-gallon aquarium kit. It is considered to be a perfect size for betta fish.
2. Stick insects
Stick insects are also known as stick bugs. Their small, twig-like size makes them easy to home in small spaces. Stick bugs are also not known for having an intense dietary habit.
3. Turtles
You can choose from around 270 turtles for a pet. But the best one is a smaller turtle that grows up to nine or twelve inches at most. A painted turtle can easily be put in a regular-sized terrarium. Breeds like the African sideneck or the eastern box don’t grow beyond a foot long.
4. Tortoise
Tortoise doesn’t make noise, and it prefers to stay out of the way. When it comes to dietary habits, some species eat only vegetables, while another group needs to be fed meat. You also need to have a spacious pen for the tortoise to room, bigger than what you need for turtles.
5. Hamster
It is the favorite pet for kids. They are cost-effective. They need less amount of water and food. However, you need to provide enough toys for these interactive little mammals to play with.
6. Guppies
They are less fussy. They don’t too much space for roaming, and to top this all, other little sea creatures will be hostile to Guppies. For diet, you have to buy regular fish food, though they love to eat frozen bloodworms.
7. Green Anole
Although you have to pay attention to their specific care requirements, still they don’t need enough maintenance. If you want to own it, you need to set up a 10-gallon tank or terrariums at your home. The gallon should be set up correctly to allow it to roam freely. They also need special heating, lighting, and humidity in their living environments.
8. Sea-Monkeys
Sea-Monkeys need even lower maintenance than turtles and hermit. This tank-based household pet needs to be fed once or twice a week. The tank should be washed every month to give it a hygienic environment.
9. Gerbil
Gerbil prefers to live along with 2 or more of the same gender. They are low-maintenance, but they need a stimulating environment play, and exercise. It is better to remove stale food from the cage daily, or twice daily. You can also provide them toys to play with.
10. Guinea pig
You should go for a short-haired guinea pig. They require low maintenance and only need the basics to survive. They live for five or six years. They are social animals and prefer interaction on a regular basis. Consider getting to rabbits so that they can play together.
11. Bearded Dragon
It is a popular pet lizard, and can make for easy pets, provided you give them appropriate heat, light and humidity. You can also take them out for a walk, as they are very obedient and well-tempered.
12. Butterflies
Want to have a pretty sight to see inside your home. Butterflies can be as good inside your home as they are outside. You need a common plant to feed them, and sticks for them to wander around on. Your kids will love to watch them wandering around.
13. Scorpions
It grows only three to eight inches long, with a lifespan of two to six years. An adult scorpion needs to be fed every other day. You need to arrange crickets, small mealworms, and wax worms for its diet. Unlike other animals, scorpions need a hotter tank.
14. Chinchillas
Cuter than all creatures mentioned above, chinchillas prefer to be left alone. Get a large, active cage lined with nesting to keep this rodent at arm’s length. Chinchilla-specific foods are available at all local pet stores.
15. British shorthair cats
British shorthair cats are for those who want a furry friend who is not so needy. They can also get along with other cats, dogs and children. One thing you should remember is that it doesn’t like too much human interaction. Ask your kids to keep an arm’s length from these notoriously independent animals.