The problem for me is, I DO want some regulations put on the owners of large dangerous animals. If my neighbor has a pet tiger, I want---at least!---someone inspecting that enclosure a couple times a year to make sure it's adequate, and to make sure they're feeding the animal properly. I can't support those who want no regulation on exotic animal keeping. A lot of people can't keep dogs properly, what makes me think they'll be any better with a tiger? I won't say that private ownership should be completely banned but I do want some oversight. I feel like this is common sense and not part of some greater conspiracy to end pet keeping.the overriding question/cloud is how can we expect the general public to support exotic animal ownership when we as a community won't come together to support it ourselves?
I don't want to get eaten by my neighbor's pet!
Now, I'm not worried about the big snakes because the weather here doesn't support escaped tropical animals, but I can see why it would be concerning somewhere warmer.
I also don't think anyone should feel obligated to change their personal style because of public perception. I mean, I'm about as vanilla as anyone can be but I don't think everyone has to be.
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