Should People Be Allowed to Keep Exotic Animals

[djansen]

It may be different in that tigers are bigger. But if you have someone who has years of experience working with these animals, has the money to properly provide vet care, food, and housing, has the space to provide a proper enclosure and can provide a secure, stimulating environment, I see no problem with that person having a tiger.

I don't think anyone should have the right to say we CAN'T have these types of exotic animals. I just think there should be some kind of regulation to make sure the people who are getting and keeping these animals are not doing it the wrong way and not providing proper care for the animal or ensuring the safety of the public.

I think you and I see eye to eye on this one. Ban all exotics together? NO WAY but I do think that it should be a lot more regulated, only qualified people should be allowed to house and care for them. I also think it should be based on danger to people. A BP is an exotic but poses no threat to humans. I may get flamed for saying this but I think large constrictors (retics, burms, rocks, anacondas, etc) should only be allowed to experienced people. I think selling them at shows is ridiculous.