Owning a pet can be a big commitment, especially when you don’t have much space for them to roam.
Although pets can be loads of fun, they can equally be a lot of work and costly. But please remember, just because a pet is low-maintenance doesn’t mean it doesn’t need constant proper care, including enough food, water, vet visits and other essentials.
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Here are four low-maintenance pets for small apartments.
Gerbils
Gerbils love affection but can be very independent and only have to be fed every three days, making them great starter pets. They need a special cage called a gerbilarium with bedding to burrow in. The only downside is that they prefer living in pairs, so wanting one gerbil means buying two.
Snakes
Snakes are very low maintenance, the easiest to have being corn snakes and ball pythons. They need a certain amount of heat, but once their home is set up, the snake will spend most of its time asleep. Snakes only require food once every two weeks, but it must be a large portion.
Bearded Dragons
The Bearded Dragon is one of the most popular pet lizards in the world. They can be found in any pet store along with their food and other necessities. They require a certain amount of heat, light, and humidity, but once they are set up, no more work needs to be done.
Garden Snails
Snails are not ideal if you want something affectionate, but they are undoubtedly low-maintenance. They eat regular fruit and vegetables that you would have in your kitchen. Although it does have to be fresh. They require humidity, but you can get an automatic mister at any pet store.
