WILD ANIMALS THAT ARE LEGAL TO KEEP AS PETS BUT PROBABLY SHOULDN'T BE
Added on: 29th Apr 2016
SQUIRREL MONKEYS
Squirrel monkeys are not known for being the cleanest or the most
disciplined pets on earth. To give you an idea of their hygiene
peculiarities (you know, in case you’re thinking of getting one),
they use urine to wash their hands and feet (in the wild, this helps
them leave a scent trail when tree hoping).
EMPEROR SCORPIONS
They might sound dangerous and intimidating but scorpions
have become increasingly popular pets lately, especially
emperor scorpions. They are not great for handling, but they
are quiet, clean, and easy to care for. The good thing about
emperor scorpions is that they are not particularly dangerous,
in contrast to some other species of scorpion. Their sting has
been likened to a bee’s in that it is painful, but medical
attention is not usually necessary.
BEARS
As we all know bears are famous for having impressive strength
and a huge appetite for meat. They are also very curious
animals and often show interest in approaching humans,
including breaking into their homes, which both wild and
captive bears have done many times.
GENETS
Genets are long, lean carnivores with a tail usually at least as
long as their body. Genets resemble elongated cats or ferrets
and can appear catlike, except for their longer faces.
They have a long, thin body set on short legs, and their ears are
large and rounded. Like cats, genets have semi-retractable claws
and they can erect a crest of hair at the base of their spine when
frightened. To make a long story short, if you’re tired of cats
and want to try something new then just get a genet and you
won’t regret it.
DEGUS
Degus are very social animals and can become very tame if handled
from an early age. However, they do best when they are with other
degus because of their social nature. They are playful and curious
but keep in mind that without social interaction and exercise,
they can be aggressive and neurotic.
PAC-MAN FROGS
Thanks to the legendary video game, Pac-Man frogs have become
increasingly popular pets in the past few years. They are not hard
to deal with, and they can make a good pet as long as you take
good care of them (which you could argue is the case for most pets).
KINKAJOUS
A kinkajou is a very cute animal to look at but owning one might not
be the best idea. They are wild animals and have been known to
scratch, bite, and injure their owners when they are not busy
ruining the owner’s furniture. Owning a kinkajou is bad for the
animal as well since it’s almost impossible to replicate their
rainforest environment.
CHINCHILLAS
Chinchillas are a bright exception to the rule when it comes to
unusual pets since they are easy to take care of and harmless
when it comes to their owner and the environment in which they live.
Their only “demand” is that you give them a dust bath often to
keep their coats clean and show them love, which they
will return in big doses.
BEARDED DRAGONS
Want to buy a bearded dragon, but don’t know where to find one?
Although bearded dragons (and other kinds of dragons and lizards)
have become quite popular pets, keep in mind that taking care of
one is a very detailed process. They need to be kept at a certain
temperature, need a certain amount of space, and have a
specific bathing ritual. If you’re not ready to handle it, don’t do it.
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