But that can backfire[9]. Just look at Paris Hilton. In 2005, she adopted a kinkajou, a small mammal native to Central and South America.[10] She loved going out on the town with “Baby Luv” — until one day, Baby Luv bit her so deeply that she had to go to the hospital.
Hilton made a full recovery, but she was lucky. Exotic pets can turn on[11] their owners at any moment. The thing about wild animals is...they’re wild. They have instincts we can’t always predict or control.[12] And, exotic pets may carry deadly diseases that spread to humans.
The danger these animals pose isn’t the only problem with keeping them, though. Animal rights advocates say it’s downright cruel to remove animals from their natural habitats.[13] Wild monkeys, birds, and big cats are used to walking several miles per day, not living in a cage or doing circles in someone’s yard.
A Lot of Work
Nevertheless, exotic pets can sometimes make wonderful companions.[14] As professional animal handlers[15], Felicia’s parents are well-qualified to give Will a good life. But not everyone is so knowledgeable.
The fact is, exotic pets are a lot of work and a lot of money. (Felicia’s parents spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on Will every year.) As a result, many owners end up neglecting or even abandoning their animals.
For years, people have been dumping their pet pythons in Florida Everglades when the snakes get too big.[16] Today, their numbers are growing and they are eating more and more natural wildlife. As a result, they are changing the entire ecosystem of the Everglades.
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