Do exotic animals make good pets?

Exotic animals do not make good companions. They require special care, housing, diet, and maintenance that the average person cannot provide. Individuals possessing exotic animals often attempt to change the nature of the animal rather than the nature of the care provided.

Why do you think some people keep exotic animals as pets?

Many choose to keep exotic pets because they “love” or “care” for the species, however, the only way to truly show your affection or admiration for an exotic animal is to leave it in the wild.

Is it cruel to keep exotic pets?

The journey for an animal in the exotic pet trade is cruel – and often deadly. It limits the natural behaviour of an animal and places both their mental and physical wellbeing at risk. They often lack adequate shelter, food, room to roam, and environment control to keep their body at the temperature it needs to be.

What is a cuddly animal?

The cuddliest small pets are Havana rabbits, Siamese cats, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. If you’re looking for a child-friendly small pet, guinea pigs are ideal. But if you want an apartment-friendly pet, hamsters and toy dogs are a better choice.

What’s considered an exotic animal?

It takes many generations of breeding in captivity to be able to consider an animal domesticated and they usually look vastly different from their wild counterparts due to the selective breeding process to obtain tamer qualities. So, the definition of an exotic pet is complicated and open to interpretation.

Why are exotic pets so expensive?

Exotic animals require very specialized diets, habitats, and enrichment, which is not cheap and not always easy to find. We often have to special order different pieces of equipment, diets, and suppliments and have them shipped to us from other parts of the country, which can be expensive.

Are rabbits considered exotic pets?

“Exotic” pets include a wide variety of animals: birds, rodents (hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice), rabbits, ferrets, reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises), amphibians (frogs, toads), sugar gliders (marsupials), hedgehogs, potbellied pigs, and even spiders.

Why big cats should not be pets?

They are predators; even at play, their huge size and strength can make them a threat. Pet tigers have been involved in several fatalities and maulings in the U.S. and Canada in recent years. Sadly, pet tigers and other big cats end up neglected, abused or given up to sanctuaries when their owners cannot care for them.

What is an exotic pet?

Exotic pets are animals that can be considered rare or unusual and are kept by humans as pets, but which generally would be thought of as wild species. Certain Exotic pets are unfortunately endangered species and others are illegal to own. Here at some Pets, we do not condone owning any of these animals outside of rescue situations.

What are the best exotic pets for beginners?

6. Hedgehog If you are looking for an alternative to a hamster or guinea pig, a hedgehog may be the right exotic pet for you. They don’t require too much time on maintenance, just regular feedings and cage cleaning, and spend most of the day sleeping as they are nocturnal.

What exotic animals can you legally own as pets in Canada?

Below is an overview of 10 exotic animals that can be legally owned as pets in Canada. 1. Potbellied pigs These adorable little guys (and gals) are quickly becoming the norm as a common household pet, thanks to their intelligence, and the fact that they can be trained to perform a variety tricks, just like a dog.

Why do we domesticate exotic animals and pets?

Exotic animals and pets are generally domesticated either for the fun/status element, or bred in captivity to protect the species, in case it is on the verge of extinction. There are many animals and birds out there that we have never even heard of, which are already on the verge of extinction.