Reason For Exotic Animals

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Pet Swimming Safety Accessories

There are a lot of cool pets out there. Some are very exotic. They include exotic fish, snakes, lizards, turtles, birds, and more. One thing that seems universal is that most pets love water. Some like a little, and some like a lot. In every case, may need pet swimming safety accessories to ensure they are safe from home.

Aquatic Exotic Pets

There are many aquatic pets that live in an aquarium. Snakes, lizards, fish, and turtles are the most popular. Fish really do not need much beyond grass and caves to hide in. You want to try and keep it as close to natural as possible for them. Snakes, turtles, and lizards all need a “beach” that allows them to get in and out of the water. You should make sure that their dry space and their water space are sloped to make it easy for them to move from one area to another. Lizards and snakes may also enjoy having foliage since they are mostly in areas that are sheltered.

Simply Water Lovers

Dog PoolDogs, birds, some cats, and other exotics may not necessarily be born to love water, but there are some animals that discover they love it after going for a swim. These pets may have a natural ability to keep themselves alive, but that does not mean that it is easy for them in the water. You will have to put a little more effort into keeping them safe when they swim. If you have a swimming pool, you may opt to get pool steps for dogs so that even the shortest pets can get out of the water rather than require your help. Of course, you may have to teach them where to go in the pool for the steps. If all you have is a kiddie pool for your pets, you won’t need steps for them, but considering dogs may jump into a pool with abandon; it is always best to make sure the pool is safe for them.

Allow Freely Playing Pets

Much the same as our kids, we must take precautions to ensure that our pets are safe; even when they want to play. Your beloved Fido may not realize the danger of jumping into a swimming pool that is not safe for him. You have to think about it beforehand, as you would a child. If you are unable to do steps, you should at least make sure that the pool is in an enclosed area where pets and kids are not allowed unless you are there to supervise them. You may also consider pool alarms to protect kids and animals. It was said that in 2006, approximately 4,000 kids drowned in swimming pool accidents and veterinarians suspect that you could times that by 100 to show how many pets were lost that same year. Those numbers have dropped as people began to put more effort into child and pet safety, but we still do not want to end up with our beloved pets getting hurt cause we love our swimming pools.

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Four Reasons To Own An Exotic Pet

Exotic animals are unique in its way, and many people decide to keep them. Unfortunately, we have many examples where owners find this job too demanding and release the animal into the wild.

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This has become a major problem around the world because now exotic animals are taking the habitat of domestic animals living there. If you are considering to taking an exotic animal as a pet, here are some reasons and what should you expect.

They are different from cats and dogs

In some way, future owners, find these animals fascinating. They present a unique behavior and incredible social interaction, both with each other and with us. In addition to this, they can teach us many useful things. On the other hand, considering that they demand very specific social and environmental needs before you take an exotic animal as a pet, you need to learn as many things as you can about them. This is how you will avoid ending up in a situation which would be too challenging for you.

Exotic animals don’t take too much space

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For many people who live in small apartments, pets such as dogs demand bigger space and regular walks outside. But, small mammals like hamsters, guinea pig, chinchilla, hamsters or even reptiles and small birds that can live in limited space are much better solution. If you ask the owners of these exotic animals, they will tell you that these species can provide you same love and companionships as big dogs.

They are perfect for people who have allergies

Although many individuals would like to own traditional pets such as cats and dogs, unfortunately, they can’t. Whether they are allergic, or members of their family, but, it’s not all lost, there is still hope for you.

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If you have experienced certain allergies with domestic animals, you can still decide to keep reptiles, like lizards, turtles or snakes. These types of animals don’t represent a danger to your skin because they don’t have a hair.

You don’t have to walk them

If you are one of those people who spend too much time at work and you don’t have a chance to take your dog out, exotic animals can be an excellent option. They don’t need to be walked, but they still need to be socialized, which means you need to dedicate them your time and make them feel important.

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Welfare For Exotic Pets

General exotic pet welfare

In some countries, there is little or no legislation for the welfare of exotic pets owned by people. Across the internet, one can frequently see exotic animals such as monkeys, wallabies, zebras and even raccoons in addition to rare snakes, reptiles, turtles, and spiders.

Sadly, these animals can often be sold to people with very little knowledge and understanding of care requirements for these wonderful creatures. Keeping them in a healthy and comfortable environment which is also safe for them is so important.

Also, people tend to be unaware of the financial burden some exotic animals can place on their owners such as building or buying special living environments, specific foods, and routine healthcare requirements.

Licenses

Some countries require a license to be held by the owner if they want to buy or sell an exotic animal. Knowing the legislation and legal requirements for your state and country is important if you are considering buying an exotic pet.

The best way that countries can have some degree of control over exotic pet ownership is to introduce a registration system for exotic animals, micro chipping them to prevent and reduce potential animal cruelty and neglect.

Traditional pets vs exotic pets

Traditionally, cats, dogs, and goldfish were the go-to pets that people wanted. Now though, the city zoos are no longer the only place to find wild and wonderful exotic animals.

It is believed as high as twenty million people in the US have some kind of exotic pet at home! Some of these animals will beg the question of why one would wish to keep these at home, while other ones will get you excited and urge you to look up how and where to buy one due to their cuteness appeal!

Today, pet owners want something different, something special that helps them stand out from their friends. It’s a misconception that exotic means dangerous or wild. Whereas, exotic actually means a species that is simply not a native or indigenous to the pet owner’s location.

As mentioned above under licenses,  there are websites and forums available online to explore further if your state has certain laws relating to exotic pet ownership.

USA!

Surprisingly, most animals are actually legal in the US. However, due to injuries, the risk of extinction, pets escaping, and human-animal health concerns, each US state does have its own legislation’s in place relating to which specific exotic pets you can or cannot own.

As an example, around two dozen US states, which includes Vermont, New Hampshire, and California have a ban on exotic pets so be sure to do your homework through research with the government in your state.

Be well

To sum up, do your research on the following before you go and attempt to buy an exotic pet:

  • Research the animals feeding and habitat needs
  • Research the costs involved for the animals food, habitat and health needs
  • Research the legal requirements of you as an exotic pet owner, with respect to your state laws