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Pets claim a significant part in our lives. A lot of exotic animals are just not suitable for pet life. For instance, reptiles and amphibians are carriers of salmonella infection and each year thousand of people in the US contract this disease due to their pets. Not all species of snakes make ideal pets for newbies, more so if it is your first time to have a pet snake.

Next, thirteen states require that pet owners should apply for a license or permit from the government before they can own the said animals. They are cute, little animals that are quite easy to take care for. As such, it is prudent to advise against aquatic pets such as turtles and frogs for young children for safety reasons as much as for the fact that these are specialist pets requiring detailed care and environmental conditions.

This means that some people may be surprised to find out you have an exotic pet in your life. I did have one more encounter with an exotic pet, which was more in the nature of a rescue, but that’s food for another post. His owner was very knowledgeable and experienced in keeping reptiles, and his husbandry and captive care sounded excellent when taking a full clinical history and appraisal.

You have to keep in mind that exotic animals for sale can’t be shipped through the mail. Some people choose to put their animals through processes such as declawing and tooth removal in order to make …