Animalscaretips
- Turtles. The very essence of a turtle is to be cool, calm and collected, and maintaining them is just as easy. ...
- Tortoises. Much like turtles, tortoises are mostly noise-free and stay out of the way. ...
- Hamster. This one is probably an easy pick for the kids. ...
- Betta Fish. ...
- Guppies. ...
- Parakeets. ...
- Green Anole. ...
- Sea Monkeys.
What is a good pet for a kid?
Smaller mammals, including hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils, are relatively easy to raise. Also, most will thrive in a relatively small living space, and care is fairly straightforward. Except for hamsters, which are solitary, it's best to obtain young same-sex pairs. Regular, gentle handling promotes friendliness.
What is a quiet pet?
While they're not the most exciting pet, fish are the quietest pet you can possibly get. They also create a great visual centerpiece for any room and will keep curious kids (and cats!) distracted. They are very low maintenance, they don't make any noise, they just swim around quietly in their tank.
What is the best small pet for a 12 year old?
According to the American Pet Products Association 2011-2012 survey, the top eight small pets are rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice/rats, gerbils, chinchillas and ferrets. Here's a quick review of each species' child-friendly pet potential.
