Comments on: 16 of the World’s Most Sought After Exotic Pets http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/worlds-most-exotic-pets/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:04:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: 16 Of The World’S Most Sought After Exotic Pets « FAVOarticle : Read More Know Much http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/worlds-most-exotic-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-1384 16 Of The World’S Most Sought After Exotic Pets « FAVOarticle : Read More Know Much Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:34:24 +0000 http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/16-of-the-worlds-most-sought-after-exotic-pets/#comment-1384 [...] Click here for more on this article: Exotic Pets [...] [...] Click here for more on this article: Exotic Pets [...]

]]> By: The Creepy Crawling Thing I Call “My Pet” | The Pets Central http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/worlds-most-exotic-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-1245 The Creepy Crawling Thing I Call “My Pet” | The Pets Central Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:34:02 +0000 http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/16-of-the-worlds-most-sought-after-exotic-pets/#comment-1245 [...] have a soft spot for not so soft pets. I am talking about exotic pets, especially snakes, lizards and [...] [...] have a soft spot for not so soft pets. I am talking about exotic pets, especially snakes, lizards and [...]

]]> By: Robert http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/worlds-most-exotic-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-1189 Robert Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:54:44 +0000 http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/16-of-the-worlds-most-sought-after-exotic-pets/#comment-1189 It's very hard for me to take a side on the issue of exotic pets. I do believe the larger dangerous animals should be banned but I am undecided about some of the other animals.I have read both sides of the issue here and on other sites and I believe both sides have very good points. The problem I have with banning the smaller timid species is that if we deny someone the right town them then we come closer to invading ones personal liberties. As long as the animal is cared for properly and does not present a danger to other people then I see no reason for banning them as pets. But on the same note research must be done by impartial parties to determine which animals could exist and have a fruitful life as a pet. As far as the crossbreeds I don't see a problem as long as the end result meets the criteria I mentioned before. It’s very hard for me to take a side on the issue of exotic pets. I do believe the larger dangerous animals should be banned but I am undecided about some of the other animals.I have read both sides of the issue here and on other sites and I believe both sides have very good points. The problem I have with banning the smaller timid species is that if we deny someone the right town them then we come closer to invading ones personal liberties. As long as the animal is cared for properly and does not present a danger to other people then I see no reason for banning them as pets. But on the same note research must be done by impartial parties to determine which animals could exist and have a fruitful life as a pet. As far as the crossbreeds I don’t see a problem as long as the end result meets the criteria I mentioned before.

]]> By: Christine http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/worlds-most-exotic-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-1098 Christine Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:07:18 +0000 http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/16-of-the-worlds-most-sought-after-exotic-pets/#comment-1098 Defining exotic has become difficult in light of various state laws. Unfortunately, there aren't yet universal rules about these animals being purchased and kept, which is why often they end up in bad situations; here in Florida some dummy had a huge python as a pet that attacked and killed their little girl. Was it the snakes fault? Not really, no; the snake was going on it's natural instincts and probably wasn't fed adequately. This goes along with problems of easy ownership of real exotics in states like Texas. And also, there has been such a huge problem with irresponsible owners dumping pythons, monkeys, caimens, and iguanas in the Everglades that they have sanctioned hunting seasons ( for the pythons at least) because these exotics are killing off the natural wildlife of the area. I believe there are a few liscensed, educated keepers out there who can care for such animals well; I just wish the purchase of such animals was more tightly regulated for everyone's safety, especially the animals'. Every so often there are stories in the paper about lions, bears, monkeys, etc. getting loose from an illegal owner's property and either hurting someone or just plain being shot because they are seemingly threatning. Let us not forget the idiot woman with the chimp that mauled a woman's face off.... as if we needed a clearer example of bad stewardship..... Defining exotic has become difficult in light of various state laws. Unfortunately, there aren’t yet universal rules about these animals being purchased and kept, which is why often they end up in bad situations; here in Florida some dummy had a huge python as a pet that attacked and killed their little girl. Was it the snakes fault? Not really, no; the snake was going on it’s natural instincts and probably wasn’t fed adequately. This goes along with problems of easy ownership of real exotics in states like Texas. And also, there has been such a huge problem with irresponsible owners dumping pythons, monkeys, caimens, and iguanas in the Everglades that they have sanctioned hunting seasons ( for the pythons at least) because these exotics are killing off the natural wildlife of the area. I believe there are a few liscensed, educated keepers out there who can care for such animals well; I just wish the purchase of such animals was more tightly regulated for everyone’s safety, especially the animals’. Every so often there are stories in the paper about lions, bears, monkeys, etc. getting loose from an illegal owner’s property and either hurting someone or just plain being shot because they are seemingly threatning. Let us not forget the idiot woman with the chimp that mauled a woman’s face off…. as if we needed a clearer example of bad stewardship…..

]]> By: karli http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/worlds-most-exotic-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-782 karli Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:58:40 +0000 http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/16-of-the-worlds-most-sought-after-exotic-pets/#comment-782 okay the dog and lizzard and chinchuila is one thing but mixing wild animals and domestic is extremly wrong! we already have the huge liger apidemic why make others? snakes and monkeys if you have them as pets and they hurt or kill someone or something you love, you had it comming they dont belong with you okay the dog and lizzard and chinchuila is one thing but mixing wild animals and domestic is extremly wrong! we already have the huge liger apidemic why make others? snakes and monkeys if you have them as pets and they hurt or kill someone or something you love, you had it comming they dont belong with you

]]> By: buzzup.com http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/worlds-most-exotic-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-532 buzzup.com Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:46:21 +0000 http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/16-of-the-worlds-most-sought-after-exotic-pets/#comment-532 <strong>16 of the World’s Most Sought After Exotic Pets...</strong> Some people are content to own regular pets such as cats, dogs, birds, and gerbils while others prefer the more exotic, such as chinchillas, sugar gliders, monkeys, pythons etc., wanting the status of having owned an exotic animal.... 16 of the World’s Most Sought After Exotic Pets…

Some people are content to own regular pets such as cats, dogs, birds, and gerbils while others prefer the more exotic, such as chinchillas, sugar gliders, monkeys, pythons etc., wanting the status of having owned an exotic animal….

]]> By: Mike55 http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/worlds-most-exotic-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-366 Mike55 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:28:37 +0000 http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/16-of-the-worlds-most-sought-after-exotic-pets/#comment-366 Well some are not exotic like the hairless dog,leopard gecko,ball python and chinchillas. Well some are not exotic like the hairless dog,leopard gecko,ball python and chinchillas.

]]> By: Command+D: The Command+D Wish List » http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/worlds-most-exotic-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-313 Command+D: The Command+D Wish List » Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:03:08 +0000 http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/16-of-the-worlds-most-sought-after-exotic-pets/#comment-313 [...] A menagerie of exotic [...] [...] A menagerie of exotic [...]

]]> By: Grant http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/worlds-most-exotic-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Grant Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:32:33 +0000 http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/16-of-the-worlds-most-sought-after-exotic-pets/#comment-266 Okay, some of these are NOT exotic pets. Chinese Crested Dogs, are still Canis familiaris. Same as a Pomeranian, Poodle, Beagle, or any other dog. Bengal Cats shouldn't be considered exotic pets either. They aren't that uncommon. Neither should Leopard Geckos or Ball Pythons. Those are the two of the most commonly kept reptiles in the world. I own many Leopard Geckos and I frankly don't think they are very exotic. And to the people who think having exotic pets is "wrong" and that the people who have them only do it to be "cool", you are wrong. I own reptiles of many species, and know many people who do too. They take proper care of the reptiles and the reptiles will live LONGER in captivity than they would in the wild. So just because it's not a cat or a dog, doesn't mean it's wrong. Okay, some of these are NOT exotic pets. Chinese Crested Dogs, are still Canis familiaris. Same as a Pomeranian, Poodle, Beagle, or any other dog. Bengal Cats shouldn’t be considered exotic pets either. They aren’t that uncommon. Neither should Leopard Geckos or Ball Pythons. Those are the two of the most commonly kept reptiles in the world. I own many Leopard Geckos and I frankly don’t think they are very exotic. And to the people who think having exotic pets is “wrong” and that the people who have them only do it to be “cool”, you are wrong. I own reptiles of many species, and know many people who do too. They take proper care of the reptiles and the reptiles will live LONGER in captivity than they would in the wild. So just because it’s not a cat or a dog, doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

]]> By: Kellyg http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/worlds-most-exotic-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-253 Kellyg Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:29:21 +0000 http://www.thepetscentral.com/pets/16-of-the-worlds-most-sought-after-exotic-pets/#comment-253 I think the picture of the bengal cat doesn't really show its true markings. Still a pretty cat. My mom has one, and she always trying to impress you, like chewing on your homework. Yes, I had to use that excuse: the cat ate my homework. She likes to dine with you, help you disorganize your work, get into things that she shouldn't be in etc. But, we still love her when she is in "sweet kitty mode." I think the picture of the bengal cat doesn’t really show its true markings. Still a pretty cat. My mom has one, and she always trying to impress you, like chewing on your homework. Yes, I had to use that excuse: the cat ate my homework. She likes to dine with you, help you disorganize your work, get into things that she shouldn’t be in etc. But, we still love her when she is in “sweet kitty mode.”

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