Exotic pets like reptiles, rabbits, and others require special care in order to stay healthy and comfortable. Achieving the perfect temperatures for exotic pets can sometimes be a little tricky, so we thought it might be a good idea to give you a quick breakdown for a few of the more popular types.
Reptiles
Since reptiles are cold-blooded animals, they absolutely require a warm climate in order to survive and remain healthy. For these types of creatures, you won’t need to adjust your home’s thermostat because they require a special enclosure to keep them warm. However, if you take them out of the enclosure, make sure not to lower the thermostat setting too much.
Birds
One of the many great things about birds is that they are very resilient when it comes to temperature and can adjust to fluctuations as long as there isn’t a rapid change in temperature. As a general rule, if you are comfortable, then they’re comfortable. Just be sure not to have them close to an air conditioning or heating vent, which can cause their temperature to change too quickly.
Ferrets
These awesome critters prefer cooler temperatures and typically won’t tolerate the heat very well. If you need to warm yourself up, then you should definitely keep your ferrets in a cooler area of your home. Also, be careful about using heating devices like space heaters, because ferrets are extremely curious and could easily burn themselves.
Rabbits and Chinchillas
Many small mammals typically enjoy living at the same temperatures as we do. However, both rabbits and chinchillas can easily overheat because of their thick fur. If you keep these animals inside, make sure that they are housed in an area that is less than 80 degrees. If they’re outside, be sure that they have plenty of shade and water, especially if the weather is warm.
For more expert advice on temperatures for exotic pets, or if you have other home comfort concerns, the professionals at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning can help. We have more than 50 years of combined HVAC experience and currently serve Lorain and the surrounding areas.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
1 (440) 246-5440
Serving the Lorain, OH Area