Today it is already difficult to surprise guests with unusual pets. The fashion for their establishment in the house does not fade away, but continues to gain momentum.
Cats and dogs, fish and parrots are no longer the only pets they dream of having in a house or apartment. The exotic pet fashion has expanded this list. Now you can even find such representatives in it, with whom it is better not to meet in nature.
What you need to know before choosing an exotic pet
Each pet is a big responsibility. Before purchasing the selected animal, it is necessary to study the information about the features of this species: nutrition, conditions of keeping and care. Therefore, before going to a pet store for an animal, it is worth considering the following points:
- How much time and money will it take for an animal, will there be enough resources to keep it. If you acquire an animal and do not pay attention to it, do not take care of it, it can get sick and even die.
- Determine the level of danger for family members and others. If small children live in the house, then you should pay more attention to the choice.
- Is it possible to create and maintain a natural habitat for the selected animal.
- Find out what exactly the animal eats. Pre-purchase the necessary products or "delicacies", do not forget to replenish them in time. You also need to carefully monitor that something forbidden or from the table does not get into the "exotic" menu.
- Observe the rules of hygiene. In the event of a bite or scratch, rinse and clean the wound immediately.
- It must be remembered that exotic animals are not like regular pets. They are not trainable and impossible to tame.
- Purchase and carefully study specialized literature or get advice from a competent specialist about the residence of the animal, the rules of care and instructions in case of unforeseen situations.
When all the details are thought out, you can go to a pet store or a specialized nursery. You can and should buy an animal only in such places. This is especially true for exotic animals that can show signs of aggression or be poisonous.
Varieties of unusual pets
First of all, you should familiarize yourself with the personal stories of those people who have already brought unusual animals. They can not only share their experience, but also suggest how to acquire, adapt and live on the same living space with such a pet. Outline the pros and cons of keeping and caring, the better to feed and how to behave.
Small-sized "exotics" are ideal for apartments, for example:
- Akhata snail: recognized as one of the largest molluscs. Achatina are not whimsical in food or care. Unlike any other types of snails, Achatina can be used for effective face and body massage. In beauty salons, this service is not cheap.
- Hedgehog: You can purchase a selective African dwarf individual or the most common hedgehog. The African species does not occur in nature and has a tendency to various diseases. The main disadvantage of such a pet is stomping.
- Iguana: A beautiful animal, but has a lot of disadvantages. To prevent the iguana from getting sick, you need to monitor the temperature in the living room. The animal comes from warm countries, so it is cold in Russia without additional heating. They can become attached to the owner.
- Ferret: quick-witted and resourceful animal, distinguished by irrepressible energy, always ready to play. These animals get along easily with dogs and cats. The disadvantages are expensive special food and problems with mating. Without mating, the ferret can develop serious problems with the body, as a result of which it can become sick and even die.
- Raccoon: An omnivorous and tameable beast. Raccoons become attached to their owners, but sometimes they are pugnacious. Curiosity and relentless activity can be a source of some inconvenience.
- Snake: such an animal is brought up only for aesthetic, extreme or contemplative reasons. Absolutely wild, not amenable to any kind of training, an animal that needs to constantly maintain high temperature values not only in the terrarium, but also around it.
- Spider: The most common species is the tarantula. Such an animal must be kept only in the terrarium, not allowing walks around the living quarters. He can hide or leave the apartment unnoticed, he can be overlooked and stepped on. The bite of such a spider is not fatal, but it can have its consequences. This is especially true for children.
There are other species in the list of popular exotic animals:
- bengal cat, ocelot;
- marmoset, lori, lemur;
- kinkajou;
- squirrels: flying squirrels and degus;
- fox, fennec fox;
- chinchilla, capybara;
- crocodile, caiman;
- monitor lizard.
Wealthy Chinese can even afford a panda as a pet. In China, you can legally rent this cute animal for 10 years. True, the amount is almost exorbitant.
Regardless of what species the pet belongs to, it is necessary to take a responsible approach to its acquisition and maintenance. Such animals cannot take care of themselves and are completely dependent on the owner.
