Should People Be Allowed to Keep Exotic Animals

[snake lab]

No way should you say that there is NO ONE who has the resources= space, time, knowledge, money, etc to care for a large animal like that. Our passion is ball pythons/ reptiles, what if their passion is a large carnivore?

Not my choice of animals to keep. I would love to own a riding camel one day though.

I understand the point but heres one to think about. You name one zoo, sanctuary, or private establishment that has the adequate room for a lion to flurish. Or show me one place that has a forest environment for a bear with the range they need to be happy. You will not find one cause there is none. The only places are in wildlife preserves with thousands upon thousands of acres. Another problem is these private collectors make these wild animals have to adapt to humans. Thats not in their natural makeup. They are animals that see humans as threats therefore i dont see any good that can come by that. I also think. There should be a permit system for venomous species as well as big snakes. Im not saying make people pay through the teeth for them but regulate who owns them as far as making sure they are equiped to own such animals.