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8 Low-maintenance pets ideal for busy working women

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Hamster:

Great first pet for kids, needs a water bottle, food bowl, hamster wheel, eats pelleted food and dark leafy greens every other day.

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Betta Fish: 

Easier to maintain than saltwater fish, keep male Betta fish individually in one gallon of water, ensure good water quality with regular changes.

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Guinea Pig: 

Social animals that like daily interaction, need a cage, bedding, food, water, and minimal grooming as they keep themselves clean.

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Chinchilla: 

Gentle with hypoallergenic fur, needs a well-ventilated cage, bedding, hiding boxes, toys, food, water, and weekly dust baths, cannot be caught from the wild.

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Turtle: 

Various species with different care needs, Painted Turtle is popular, requires a comfortable aquatic environment with maintained temperature and cleanliness, fed a few times a week.

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Snake: 

Snakes are easy to care for as long as they have a properly sized tank, maintained temperature, and a suitable diet. Common pet snakes, such as corn snakes or ball pythons, typically eat mice, rats, or eggs.

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Leopard Gecko:

Leopard Geckos are excellent beginner pets. They are kept in 15- to 20-gallon tanks that don't need thorough cleaning often. Spot clean the tank daily for feces and disinfect it twice a month.

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Bird: 

Birds can be colorful and social pets that vary in care needs depending on the species. They require a large cage that is double the width of their wingspan, with bars close together to prevent escape.