Neopets is a classic virtual pet site where you can create and care for virtual pets, explore games, and join a thriving community. Neopets never die, but they do have needs and feelings! This guide will show you everything from creating your first pet to feeding, playing with, and even painting them in rare colors. Follow along to become the best Neopets owner!
Creating Your First Neopet
When you create a Neopets account, you’ll be prompted to create your first pet. With a wide variety of species to choose from, each Neopet has unique appearances and personalities. Below are some popular, non-limited edition Neopet species:
- Shoyru
- Kourgra
- Kacheek
- Lupe
- Uni
- Gelert
- Eyrie
- Acara
- JubJub
- Grundo
- Xweetok
- Bruce
- Ixi
- Mynci
- Usul
- Wocky
- Scorchio
These pets are always available, but if you’re interested in rarer pets, keep reading to learn about limited edition and restricted Neopets.
Limited Edition and Restricted Neopets
Some Neopets are only available on specific days or through special means. Limited edition pets can only be created on designated days, like Cybunny Day. Restricted pets, however, are even rarer and require special items or visits to unique areas in Neopia. Here are some examples:
- Limited Edition Pets: Kiko, Cybunny, Chomby, Koi, Tonu, Hissi, Lutari
- Restricted Pets: Draik, Krawk
To adopt restricted pets, you’ll need specific items or locations:
- Draiks are obtainable by hatching Draik Eggs at the Draik Nest.
- Krawks start as a petpet. By taking a Krawk petpet to the Fungus Cave, it transforms into a full-fledged Krawk Neopet.
When choosing a name, try adding numbers or underscores to ensure uniqueness (e.g., Fishy_8718 or Fishy1234). Once your pet is created, it will display on your user profile.
Feeding Your Neopet
Feeding is essential to keep your Neopet happy and healthy. Newly created pets start out “bloated,” so you won’t need to feed them immediately. However, over time, they will need food. You can buy food items from the Neopian Shops or receive some in your newbie pack.
Feeding Instructions:
- Access Inventory: Click on Pet Central in the sidebar, then choose Your Items.
- Select Food: Find the food item you wish to feed your pet, click it, and select “Feed [PETNAME].”
- Submit: Your pet will respond with a reaction. If it doesn’t like the food, try a different item.
Your Neopet’s hunger level has different stages:
- Dying
- Starving
- Famished
- Very Hungry
- Hungry
- Not Hungry
- Fine
- Satiated
- Bloated
If your pet is “bloated,” don’t attempt to feed it, as it will refuse. To check hunger levels, go to Quick Ref from Pet Central.
Playing with Your Neopet
Neopets can also get bored, so keeping them entertained is crucial! Toys can be purchased from shops, and you may find some in your newbie pack.
How to Play with Your Neopet:
- Select Toy: In your inventory, click on a toy and choose the “Play with [PETNAME]” option.
- Submit: Your Neopet may respond with excitement. Continue playing until their mood improves!
To keep your pet extra happy, play games together. Neopets offers a variety of games, such as “Cheat!” in the Luck/Chance and For Kids game categories. This not only makes your pet happier but also rewards you with Neopoints!
Painting Your Neopet: Unlocking New Colors
When you first create a pet, you can choose from four basic colors: red, yellow, blue, and green. However, you can paint your pet different colors using special paint brushes.
How to Paint Your Neopet:
- Obtain a Paint Brush: Paint brushes can be purchased or found randomly in Neopia. They can be quite expensive, so save up Neopoints!
- Go to the Rainbow Pool: Head to the Rainbow Pool from the Shops menu. Once there, select your pet and paint brush.
- Submit: Click “submit,” and your pet will transform into a new color.
Popular colors include Christmas, Baby, and Darigan. Some rare brushes can fetch high prices, so keep an eye out in Neopian shops!
Petpets and Petpetpets
Each Neopet can own a Petpet, and each Petpet can have a Petpetpet! Petpets can be purchased from shops, usually priced at around 5,000 Neopoints and up. Once purchased, go to your inventory, select the Petpet, and choose “Give to [PETNAME].” After assigning the Petpet, go to Quick Ref to name it.
Adding a Petpetpet
Petpetpets are rare and can only be obtained through random events. Once attached to a Petpet, you won’t be able to name the Petpetpet, but it will appear in your Neopet’s profile. The display will read something like, “Fluffy the Blue Doglefox and its Mootix.”
Maximum Neopets Per Account
Remember, each account can have up to four Neopets, so choose wisely. Caring for too many pets may become overwhelming, so think carefully about each Neopet you adopt.
Final Tips for Becoming a Neopets Pro
As you explore Neopia, remember these tips to make the most of your virtual pet experience:
- Budget Wisely: Some items and paint brushes can be costly, so manage your Neopoints well.
- Explore Neopian Events: Limited edition Neopets are often released on special days—don’t miss out on events like Cybunny Day!
- Follow Neopets Rules: Avoid using side accounts to gather items or Neopoints, as this is against the Neopets Terms of Service and could result in an account freeze.
Now you’re ready to start your Neopets journey. Enjoy caring for your virtual pets and discovering all that Neopia has to offer!