10 Exotic Animals You Can Keep as Pets at Home.

    

  get a load of ten exotic animals you can keep as pets do you want to be the center of you everyone's attention as you're going for a morning stroll can try dressing up like a unicorn or simply getting yourself an exotic pet and becoming instantly popular you can't possibly keep unicorn as a pet but a skunk a fennec or even a capybara could be all yours what's a capybara well you're about to find out now it'll cost you quite a lot of money and effort to take care of one of those exotic creatures but if you're ready to accept the challenges and responsibilities pay attention to these important tips any exotic pet owner must follow now before you start googling Phoenix and capybaras it sounds like an accounting firm right allow.

1. capybara.

the capybara is a huge but very friendly rodent that can weigh up to a hundred and forty pounds this intelligent animal can make friends with anyone and gets along well with cats dogs and birds you can easily train your capybara and it won't show any resistance or aggression they quickly get used to walking on a leash and feel very comfortable as a pet it sounds great makes you want to get one right well here's an important note that's true for all exotic animals not just capybaras you should only buy exotic animals from professional breeders don't encourage the sale of wild animals capybaras lead a semi-aquatic life and rarely get any farther than a half a mile away from the water a perfect place for a pet capybara is a pool in a large enclosure that's nice and warm in the winter capybaras thrive in a tropical climate you know well you'll be okay with a capybara as your fluffy friend never get a red and as an alternative to it they need a highly specific diet to survive and are better off at the zoo remember that they're an endangered species so you don't want to risk it do you.

2. fennec.

 this mini Fox is the size of a Chihuahua weighs no more than three pounds and is getting more and more popular as a pet the fennec is an extremely friendly creature that's full of energy a cute feature of this animal is the wool pads on its paws which save it from burning itself on hot sand in the wild at first this animal will need maximum attention for hand feeding playing and petting never yell at it or make sudden movements it will also require a huge cage or a separate room covered with sand they love to dig and make holes in winter you'll have to think about how to keep it warm as Phoenix can't stand low temperatures this animal can quickly catch a cold and may die alternatively the dune cat is no substitute to the fennec sure it's cute and considered one of the easiest pets to keep out of all felines however these animals are accounted for and keeping them at home is illegal in many countries.

3. axolotl.

 pay axolotl and will tell you a lot oh sorry I couldn't help myself despite being popular domestic pet the axolotl is on the verge of total extinction catching this amphibian in naturalaters is prohibited but it's okay to  breed it at home you have to understand one thing though this is a huge responsibility and no easy task if the conditions are not good enough an axial ATO will quickly fall ill and die so if you're still up for it you're going to need a large tank with water at least 15 gallons of water for each axolotl with a consistently comfortable temperature of 60 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit you'll also need to perform regular cleanings of the aquarium the axolotl is incompatible with any species of fish snails and frogs if you guarantee that it will always be in cool water it's better to give up the idea of keeping it as a pet now the poisonous agha toad is also quite popular in home terrariums and owners aren't afraid to hold it in pet it however these toads have a very strong poison so if you have dogs cats or small children it's better to choose another pet otherwise your loved ones might die after playing with Iago.

4. sugar glider.

 so meet the sugar glider he just smiled didn't you it's hard to resist looking into those eyes sugar gliders are incredibly affectionate and strongly attached to their owners and the animals they live with flying squirrels are non  aggressive and they respond well to voice intonation and can be trained in simple commands since a sugar glider is a nocturnal animal it might give you a hard time at night at first when the flying squirrel makes a noise in its cage it's calling you because it's bored and lonely these are very social beings and are always in need of communication the best option is to buy it a friend also when installing a drinking bowl in the cage you should teach your pet to use it otherwise the animal may die of thirst now in case you think bats are similar to sugar gliders you are very wrong not only is it extremely difficult to find a common language with these animals but it's also illegal to keep them as pets in many countries.

5. Genet.

 no not Janet Janet so you decide to get a Genet before you do so decide if you're ready for a long term commitment it sounds more like Janet doesn't it Jen it's really get attached to their homes if you're still in you'll have to learn to read its mood if your pet is in a good mood you can pet it and play with it and it will give you an not quite so happy it's better not to touch it as the animal will be quite aggressive are you sure this isn't Janet despite its exotic looks the Janet is unpretentious may needs are regular feedings and a clean tray now a market is not an alternative to a Janet it's illegal to keep it as a pet in many countries these animals are incredibly active and will never give you any peace and your home will soon require a makeover no boy.

 6. Hedgehog.

 These prickly cuties are winning the hearts of more and more people who get them as pets hedgehogs are good-natured and have an amazing ability to get used to home conditions quickly want to g hedgehog as a pet well you'll need to buy a cage and make a small shelter for the Hedgehog don't let it wander around the house exploring all by itself as it might get stuck in wires or become injured remember that hedgehogs are predators and raw meat should be the core of their diet if you think you can handle a gerbil just like a hedgehog you're wrong unless you live in Africa it's a wild and aggressive rodent that will never get used to people and will try to escape at every opportunity

7. electric-blue crayfish.

 if you want to really surprise everyone with your pet then you should get a crayfish not just any kind of crayfish of course go for an electric blue one you won't be able to take this surreal beauty for a walk or train it to follow your commands but it'll surely become a bright spot in your home all this blue gorgeousness needs is a clean water a large aquarium and a place to hide in there speaking of exotic beauties that transform any space into a fairy tale setting Hedwig as a pet the white owl although not on the list of endangered animals is nonetheless banned as a pet in many countries this predator is not meant to live with people.

8. kinkajou.

meet the kinkajou a cute little mix of a monkey and a bear that's a really popular pet in Brazil not only is it lovable it also loves its owners back enjoys cuddles the kinkajou is curious and loves following its owner wherever they go hanging off their shoulders and sitting on their lap they really don't make any trouble and easily adapt to a new home these animals need a warm climate so if you live up north or in a moderately cold climate getting a kinkajou might not be the best idea also you can't keep two of these animals at the same time you can't leave the creature unattended at your house either be sure to lock it in it cage while you're out now even though they kind of look alike the kinkajou and the Koala are two very different things when it comes to keeping them as pets koalas are an endangered species and the Australian Government imposes serious restrictions on exports and keeping them as pets.

9.Fox.

  

can you resist the charm of this forest beauty no well in that case you may be wondering if   you can take them home the truth is that not all kinds of foxes belong in your house remember that a domestic Fox can be a pet but a domesticated one is a different thing the difference between these two species is that the pet or domestic Fox is one that was bred especially for keeping at home they undergo a strict selection process a domesticated Fox is one that was brought from the forest to the home foxes have quite a specific character they are devoted but independent and very curious trustful and playful finding a common language with this pet will take a long time so you have to be patient it'll be easy for the Fox to get used to your house if you already have some other pets walk your Fox on a leash and watch it closely the animal can swallow a piece of glass or other dangerous objects foxes like to hide so you need to create a den for it many dishonest breeders sell puppies of domesticated foxes as domestic ones at a lower price trying to save money in this way will not end well sooner or later the animal will show its instincts and begin to attack others scream at night and try to break away like crazy and of course never bring an ordinary wild fox into your home for your safety and the safety of your loved ones.

10. skunk.

 

it might be hard for you to imagine a skunk as a pet however they're pretty popular pets in the u's guns are affectionate and very loyal much like dogs a tame skunk doesn't use its fetid weapons at home the main thing is to regularly comb out the animal and trim its claws if you can keep a skunk as a pet what could possibly be bad about a raccoon they are extremely popular as pets worldwide however breeders don't recommend getting a raccoon unless you're a professional with plenty of knowledge about handling wild animals these cunning and quick animals will turn your house into ruins the second you turn away from them not everyone has the patience and strength to tame this creature well would you want to have an exotic animal as a pet or do you think they belong in the wild.