First off, clown types! FYI I do not claim to include all of them these are just the ones I know about well enough about to give information.
The birthday clown- these clowns are good for people with children as they tend to be less threatening, however at times they can be slightly intimidating to smaller children, so keep that in mind. They range from around six inches tall to around five foot tall depending on what subspecies of birthday clown they are. Usually good to put toys and decorations in their enclosure that mimic birthday party or other celebrations, however always do what seems to best suit your clown. They usually have rainbow colors and are rather cheerful however sad birthday clowns do exist and deserve just as much love and care.
The circus clown- chaotic but definitely one of the more well known breeds, circus clowns have a wide variety of personalities, sizes, and colors. Some of their more defining traits are that they tend to have more visual jokes and talents and more movable clothing, however again these are generalized statements. These clowns enjoy having good open spaces to practice their tricks and such, but are social creatures so consider adopting two or more if you are not able to consistently socialize them.
Scare clowns- want to preface this by saying scare clowns are in no way evil. They simply view emotions differently. They take fear as joy so want to cause that for their humans, so if being scared constantly isnât your cup of tea then perhaps consider another breed. However, if you are dead set perhaps consider getting a mixed breed or a very small one as they tend to be less scary to some. Scare clowns have the unique ability to stretch their arms, and sometimes legs much longer then normal, up to four times their original length. They are mostly carnivorous so this would help them catch their prey in the wild. They also are able to fit into extremely small spaces, so being aware of this is crucial for building good habitats for them. A enclosure with dim lighting, various prop weapons, and other somewhat spooky decor is usually a good fit. Keep in mind clowns are not toys, and there are plenty of other breeds that will look just as great (however if your adopting for looks you should not own a clown or really any pets especially if you donât care about any other info). So donât immediately pick scare clowns because theyâre âedgyâ.
Killer clowns- oh boy these are rather controversial. This is more of a warning then a âhow to take care of them.â As personally I donât support owning them unless you are extremely experienced and have a clown reserve to keep them on. They are extremely territorial, will kill and even sometimes eat humans, and are ambush predators so one could escape and be about to kill you and you wouldnât know before itâs too late. many of these clowns are put to death for murder when in reality they are just protecting their territory, and humans really shouldnât own them even as guards. If you think one is loose near you call clown control immediately as even if itâs a smaller one they can cause major damage to humans and pets.
Harlequins- the acrobatic, fun, typically mischievous clowns. Theyâre typically the ones who are able to win over damsels, usually charming and daring. Harlequins exhibit a variety of patterns however a common one is the diamond pattern, as well as a multi pronged hat similar to jester hats. They are relatively high energy, enjoying having at least one other clown around to either play the hero of or to annoy by stealing their spotlight temporarily. They do not need that much attention from humans as they are usually content to practice tricks, however a good dose of attention, complementing their lovely tricks, and even volunteering to play one of the parts for them is a great way to bond with them. Having lots of props, acrobatic equipment, and areas for them to play is crucial for a healthy and happy harlequin.
Pierrots- the hopeless romantic, complementary to the harlequins. They are typically sad which does not mean they are unhappy so much as they express emotions differently. They will oftentimes copy the tricks of other clowns and fail, however make sure to offer reassurance as these clowns are prone to having bad self esteem. Keeping them with a harlequin is usually a good idea however these clowns are more alright then most to simply be with their owner, especially the more small subspecies. Most have a white and black color scheme unless theyâre a mix breed, in which case they can be various monochromatic color schemes (monochrome meaning one color).
Iâm going to mention this is my view of them, feel free to request any clown types and note these are not based in reaserch of the âirlâ clowns, simply setting up how they are in my writing. Aside from that thanks for reading! ^w^