Exotic Animals You Can Keep as Pets at Home

TL;DR

This video explores 10 unusual pets that people can consider owning, including hyenas, sugar gliders, and fennec foxes.

Transcript

it's the dream of many to own an exotic pet or two however this dream is often shattered by state legislation and restrictions and every time i breathe out it just tightens a little bit more imagine for a second that the government allows you to own any animal of your choice here are 10 of the weirdest pets you should consider number 10 hyena hyena... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤨 Hyenas are kept as pets in rural parts of northern Nigeria, despite concerns raised by global charities.
• 🐶 Spotted gennets are independent and active pets that require proper handling and restraint.
• 🐶 Sugar gliders are highly social pets that need frequent handling and are best kept in pairs.
• 😨 Boa constrictors can make friendly pets but require proper care and regulations should be considered.
• 👱 Tarantulas should not be handled, as they can bite and their hairs can cause skin irritation.
• 👾 Pygmy goats are fun and active pets but require ample space for movement and high-quality nutrition.
• 🐶 Skunks can be kept as pets if their scent glands are removed, but they require attention and cannot be released into the wild.
• 😘 Hedgehogs make calm pets with low maintenance needs but require specific temperature conditions and may not be legal in all areas.
• 👾 Capybaras are high-maintenance pets that require ample space, including a pool or pond, and can be vocal.

Questions & Answers

Q: Are hyenas dangerous pets to own?

While hyenas are feared predators, individuals in rural areas of northern Nigeria have tamed them from a young age through training and feeding. However, global charities have raised concerns about capturing and keeping wild animals as pets.

Q: What makes sugar gliders difficult to handle?

Sugar gliders are difficult to handle because they are nocturnal, require frequent handling to remain tame, and need more physical activities than some owners may be prepared for. It is also not advisable to keep them with other pets as they may fight and injure each other.

Q: Can boa constrictors be kept as pets?

Boa constrictors can make great pets for snake lovers as they are friendly and low maintenance. However, regulations regarding exotic pets vary by location, and proper care including building a suitable enclosure with appropriate temperature and humidity is necessary.

Q: How should tarantulas be handled?

Tarantulas are best observed in a container rather than being handled. They can bite if they feel threatened, and their bites are venomous. Their hairs can also cause skin irritation if they come in contact with sensitive areas such as the eyes.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video highlights the prevalence of keeping hyenas as pets in rural areas of northern Nigeria, where individuals train and tame them from a young age.

• Spotted gennets are described as independent and active pets that resemble a mix between a ferret, cat, and raccoon.

• Sugar gliders are small and playful pocket pets, but require frequent handling and do best in homes with more than one because they are highly social animals.