Posts in Category: Amphibian Care Enrichment Ideas for Exotic Pets: Keeping Your Reptiles, Birds, and Small Mammals Happy Indoors We are so lucky to see and treat the needs of various exotic pets, including guinea pigs, rats, sugar gliders, hamsters, and ferrets. An important aspect of animal husbandry is a special focus on the environment. Since your exotic pets live in captivity, it is critical to provide elements of physical and mental stimulation.