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NCS Critters small hobby reptile & invertebrate keeper
PRIVATE small exotic pet rescue

Nosey nosey while getting cages cleaned
11/10/2026

Nosey nosey while getting cages cleaned

Theres a face behind the name Actually two 🤣 but most likely you know my face ! The N is NCS is usually gone with work. ...
11/09/2026

Theres a face behind the name
Actually two 🤣 but most likely you know my face ! The N is NCS is usually gone with work. But thats okay, we still have a good time and get all our things accomplished!

Any guess on whats going to go in here ?
11/09/2026

Any guess on whats going to go in here ?

To say im tired today is an understatement 😴 On the bonus side spagettie got a boyfriend Linguine
11/07/2026

To say im tired today is an understatement 😴

On the bonus side spagettie got a boyfriend
Linguine

PUPPYPacman frog Puppy is available for all bookings Puppy was a huge hit at the last birthday party even tho she didnt ...
11/07/2026

PUPPY
Pacman frog

Puppy is available for all bookings

Puppy was a huge hit at the last birthday party even tho she didnt want to sit still 🤣🤣

PLANTS , PLANTS , AND MORE PLANTS Ladies and gents , these have gotta take a hike ! So do you need terrarium plants ? Hi...
11/06/2026

PLANTS , PLANTS , AND MORE PLANTS

Ladies and gents , these have gotta take a hike ! So do you need terrarium plants ? High end house plants ? Check out Scales & Tails Oasis because they have all the following !!!!!

PHILODENDRON
•Black cardinal
•red Anderson
•el chaco red
• strawberry shake
• Painted lady
•white knight galaxy

MONSTERA
■ Laniata mint
■ ALBO
■ Adansonii mint

ALOCASIA
♡Melo ( 2x)

SYNGONIUM
☆white butterfly (2x).
☆bobs allusion

OTHERS
♧ money tree
♧ Anthurium cross ( see tag)
♧ scindapsus mayari
♧ epi. Albo cutting
♧ Diffenbachia " tropic snow "
♧ pothos ( shipped in from Hawaii as cuttings )
♧ krimson queen Hoya

SPAGHETTI & LINGUINE Giant african milipede available for all bookings threw out the year Fun fact Spaghetti loves to ...
11/06/2026

SPAGHETTI & LINGUINE
Giant african milipede

available for all bookings threw out the year

Fun fact
Spaghetti loves to crawl up your arms when you hold her

11/06/2026

🐭 **RESPONSIBLE RANCHING SERIES**

**Socialization & Handling: Starting With Us**

Responsible breeding doesn't stop at genetics, health, and producing quality animals. It also includes the time and effort we invest in preparing our kits for life beyond our barns.

Socialization begins with the breeder.

The early weeks of a chinchilla's life provide valuable opportunities to introduce positive human interaction and help young kits become familiar with the sights, sounds, and routines of everyday care. While every chinchilla has its own personality and temperament, the experiences we provide during this stage can help lay the foundation for a more confident, well-adjusted animal.

**What Can Breeders Do?**

💕 **Make Daily Interaction a Routine**
Allow kits to become familiar with your presence through everyday feeding, cleaning, weighing, and care routines. Consistent, calm interaction helps them learn that human presence is a normal part of their environment.

💕 **Introduce Gentle Handling Early**
Age-appropriate, gentle handling helps young chinchillas become accustomed to being touched and safely picked up. Keep interactions positive and brief, always prioritizing the kit's comfort and safety.

💕 **Pay Attention to Individual Temperaments**
Not every kit will respond the same way. Some are naturally curious and outgoing, while others may be more cautious. Recognize those differences and adjust your approach rather than forcing interaction.

💕 **Create Positive Experiences**
Avoid unnecessary stress, rough handling, or overwhelming young kits with too much stimulation. The goal is to build familiarity and confidence, not simply to get an animal accustomed to being restrained.

💕 **Prepare Them for Their Next Chapter**
Think about the experiences a kit may encounter after leaving your facility. Routine weighing, gentle examination, appropriate handling, and exposure to normal barn activity can help prepare them for the transition to a new environment.

💕 **Set New Owners Up for Success**
Socialization shouldn't end when a chinchilla leaves your barn. Share information about the individual animal's temperament, handling experiences, and preferences with its new owner. This gives the next caretaker a starting point for continuing that relationship.

**The Breeder's Responsibility Doesn't End at Weaning or Placement.**

We cannot guarantee that every chinchilla will be outgoing, enjoy being held, or respond identically to handling. Temperament is influenced by many factors, including genetics, individual personality, and life experiences.

However, we can take responsibility for the experiences we provide.

Our job isn't simply to produce healthy chinchillas. It's to give each kit the best possible foundation for the life ahead.

**Remember: We aren't just raising the next generation of chinchillas. We're preparing them for the people who will care for them.** ❤️



Photo compliments of Carolina Chinchilla Ranch.

CELCIUS ( white floppy eared) & STANLEY ( fluffy black ) Are both available for all bookings threw out the year Fun fact...
11/05/2026

CELCIUS ( white floppy eared) & STANLEY ( fluffy black )

Are both available for all bookings threw out the year

Fun fact Celsius is attending a private event for the girl scouts in January!

Itty bitty babies
11/04/2026

Itty bitty babies

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Carlisle, PA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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