Exotic Pets

People who keep exotic animals as pets do not realize the danger they are putting on the animals or themselves. There have been around 2,000 incidents involving captive exotic pets that have been reported and 75 reported deaths between the years of 1990

Owning exotic animals is both cruel to the animal its self and dangerous to those who care for the animals. Keeping exotic animals as pets is cruel. In the article Do You Really Want a Baby Tiger? by Mia Lewis the author states “The end result is that far too many of these exotic animals spend almost their entire lives in the ‘prison’ of a small cage.” Obviously, exotic animals are meant to be in environments that promote their natural behavior; forcing these animals to be locked up in a small pen

Exotic pets are a certain type of unique pets which are of wild species that are kept in households as pets. They consist of amphibians, reptiles and rodents. These are usually indigenous to the locale in which they are brought up.

Have you ever seen exotic animals such as lions or tigers, and wondered what it would be like to own them? Ever wonder if regular people like you and I could have them as “pets?” While some think keeping exotic animals is perfectly acceptable, others like myself strongly disagree. Keeping exotic animals in regular households should not be accepted by modern day society because it is wrong putting those types of wild animals in an environment where they are not supposed to be. They can also be very violent and unpredictable. Therefore it would be much safer for them to be out in the wild where they belong.

As it is says in the article, Here’s Why Exotic Animals Belong in the Wild, Not as “Pets” in Our Backyards, “Once the animals reach sexual maturity they’re often relegated to small outdoor (or indoor) enclosures where the extent of their interaction with any other living being is when they’re fed. This leads the animals to become incredibly frustrated, not to mention bored and they often begin to exhibit stereotypic behaviors such as pacing or self-mutilation, indicative of their extreme mental distress.” This means that sometimes they get mad and bored and are not themselves, when they are kept houses and backyards. Then, that could lead to them doing something unexpected, or not mention very horrid. It's just that we, or humans are not the right care takers for exotic animals. They need to be with their kind, in their natural habitat. In addition, in the article, Should Wild Animals Be Kept as Pets?, it quotes, “The Humane Society of the United States strongly opposes keeping wild animals as pets. This principle applies to both native and nonnative species, whether caught in the wild or bred in captivity. The overwhelming majority of people who obtain these animals are unable to provide the care they require.”This is telling me, that other people agree that humans are not able to care for exotic animals. They need to be let free and live in their natural

The exotic animal trade is a growing industry in which exotic animals are bred, sold, and traded in massive amounts. Millions of exotic animals are being kept in private residences, small roadside zoos, and traveling wild animal exhibits. Sadly, beautiful and majestic animals are being held captive in unfortunate living conditions. They are being deprived the enrichment and companionship that they require to develop and flourish effectively as if they were living in the wild. These mistreated animals can be extremely dangerous to human health, the safety of the public, and the animals themselves. Many exotic animal attacks have been front page

When was there a time for you to want a pet so bad to have an exotic pet, there have been numerous of people around the world to want that. Over one billion of people were to want that but think again. When there are to have exotic pets in an unusual habitat it is to not last as long as others. Over billions of exotic animals are to die in a year but if not two years to be. As for a doctor to do an experiment in the lab in the usa in 2010, there was to be a discovery of a diesieve with the exotic animals, sure they may just be animals but exotic animals are called exotic for a reason. There was a girl name tracy with her pet animals a lion that was to kill there own owner happening it 2016. Exotic animals are not to be controlled, yes sending

For the past ten years, Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Conventions have toured America, traveling to cities displaying a wide gamut of exotic pets with hopes of informing potential owners about the benefits of owning one (Repticon). Because I have never obtained an affinity for exotic animals, I was confident Repticon would ensure my uneasiness and feelings of being an outsider.

Exotic animals are known to be dangerous predators. They travel across vast areas and take every opportunity to devour their prey. Meanwhile, the average pet gets out of its cage and consumes a small meal provided by its owner. The pet is certainly easier to manage than the exotic creature. However, some people own and keep said exotic animals as pets. This decision is an enormous risk to the owner and the animal in captivity.

In source one its says that owning exotic pets are expensive , time consuming, and a huge responsibility .Owning exotic pets can also be dangerous the text said . Some exotic animals are ; lions, red foxes,wolves and pot-bellied pig. exotic animals can be dangerous even without meaning to cause harm . In the source it says that an adult exotic animal can be more dangerous than a baby one. Some exotic animals catches diseases that can injur or kill their owner .

To begin with, owning an exotic animal can be dangerous. Not just to the owner but also to the people surrounding it. Since exotic animals are not domesticated, they can spread diseases or harm someone even if they didn’t mean to. “A wild animal is never 100 precent predictable.”, found in the article, Do You Really Want a Baby Tiger? by Mia Lewis. This quote

It should not legal to have exotic animals because from 1999 to 2014, 921 people died in the United States from encountering hornets, wasps or bees. 78 people died from attacks by other reptiles. 486 people died from dog attacks and 1,163 people died from attacks by other mammals, such as cows or horses. About 4.5 million dog bites occur each year. There were 112 deaths from 1999 to 2014 due to contact with venomous spiders and 101 due to contact with venomous snakes and lizards.

The question of humanity arises every couple of years, on the topic - should exotic animals be allowed to be kept as pets. Is it humane for the beings who feel pain, give birth, take care of their young like human beings do to be behind bars? According to the National Geographic 66 percent of wild animals are owned privately while the 28 percent of the animals reside in the zoo. Some of the exotic animals can be found as pets rather than in the wild. The estimated number of Tigers kept as pets are between 5,000 and 7,000, which is more than the ones that exist in the wild. Interested buyers can purchase a tiger cheaper than some of the purebred dogs, for the price as shocking as 300 dollars. Though some states in the United States do allow wild animals as pets, it is still illegal in most states or require a license for it. Most of the animals as pets are through illegal routes like underground auctions and smuggling.

Next, exotic animals are dangerous for the public as well. The text “Wild Animals aren’t Pets” states, “It became more so when collector Terry Thompson opened the cages in his Zanesville farm, springing dozens of lions, tigers, bears, and other wild creatures before killing

Exotic pets exist all over the United States. However, only a select few are legal in California. Some of the few are reptiles, rabbits, and rodents including the chinchilla. The chinchilla has become a popular pet due to their uniqueness, charming personality, and that they rarely bite. People can buy chinchillas from pet stores, breeders, or through online sale. Pet store sales are often impulse buys, and the employee at the store isn’t always an expert. Chinchillas need the proper care and maintenance if they are to live a healthy and happy life.