The Elephant In The Living Room

[RANOVRU]

So the topic is exotic pets. The title is a documentary I watched recently and a topic thats being debated right now in VA.

And "exotic pet" is being defined as reptile to large mammal (snake or lizzard to lion or bear).


Discuss.....

[boisetrucker]

Well why don't you start with your opinions first.

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[EeePee]

Hear about the Zanesville, Ohio wild animal outbreak?

Ohio tragedy shows wild animals belong in the wild - CNN

[RiceBurner]

I watched documentary, probably the same or similar, I got so pissed had to turn it after watching people selling puff adlers and baby crocs to general public. And this old disabled man who owned a lion and lioness. Had them in a freakin horse trailer(had escaped previous enclosure)and was willing to die to keep them. I don't get it...

[Burntnuts]

Originally Posted by EeePee

Hear about the Zanesville, Ohio wild animal outbreak?

Ohio tragedy shows wild animals belong in the wild - CNN

I will not be watching this. CNN thats the problem and theres

[RANOVRU]

Originally Posted by RiceBurner

I watched documentary, probably the same or similar, I got so pissed had to turn it after watching people selling puff adlers and baby crocs to general public. And this old disabled man who owned a lion and lioness. Had them in a freakin horse trailer(had escaped previous enclosure)and was willing to die to keep them. I don't get it...

Thats the one. And I dont get it either...

[RANOVRU]

Originally Posted by boisetrucker

Well why don't you start with your opinions first.

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Well Im kinda on the fence. The term is very broad as defined. Even still, I dont quite grasp why people want a "pet" they cant really interact with.

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by RANOVRU

Well Im kinda on the fence. The term is very broad as defined. Even still, I dont quite grasp why people want a "pet" they cant really interact with.

Fish?

[EeePee]

Originally Posted by Burntnuts

I will not be watching this. CNN thats the problem and theres

It was just a short story. Guy had life problems, let out all his ~48 scary animals, then killed himself. Most were shot dead. Herpes having monkey on the loose for a while...

[RANOVRU]

Originally Posted by EeePee

Hear about the Zanesville, Ohio wild animal outbreak?

Ohio tragedy shows wild animals belong in the wild - CNN

Sad state of affairs.

[RANOVRU]

Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

Fish?

Yeah I dont understand those either. But to each his own.

[RiceBurner]

Local state patrol was called to the mail box(on the highway) of a local puppy mill after mailman called and said chimpanzees were running loose and aggressive. Ended up shooting one of chimps. Didn't even know it was possible round here...

[ROWDY RACING]

Originally Posted by RANOVRU

Yeah I dont understand those either. But to each his own.

I like fish, I used to have several aquariums full, it was just the first thing that popped in my head when you mentioned pets you could not interact with.

I don't really like the fact of anyone being able to own anything that could be more dangerous than a dog or house cat if it got loose.

[RANOVRU]

Originally Posted by ROWDY RACING

I don't really like the fact of anyone being able to own anything that could be more dangerous than a dog or house cat if it got loose.

I would say there are many people that would agree.

[vonclod]

i keep tarantulas, would be considered exotic? they arent dangerous..cool to look at ..like fish, alot of tarantulas are on the cites list(endangered) so most now are captive bred.
i dont think people should be owning primates or large predators like lions and tigers..even large reptiles like the bigger constrictors..florida is overun with them as people have released them and they thrive

[boisetrucker]

I have two Boa Constrictors that I house. I used to be into larger reptiles but got tired of the up keep. To me I would rather regulate dumb people to prevent them from having kids. I do believe that to house dangerous and deadly animals that there should be certain requirements met in order to house these animals.

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[vltchkr]

I have a 5' ball python and he has a great personality. During the day he is usually sleeping but If he hears/senses that we are home he will come up to the top of his enclosure to be let out. Funny when I was with my x wife we would take him out and he would crawl around your neck and head just chilling. But as soon as my x picked him up he would pee on her....to this day he has not peed on anyone else.

[RANOVRU]

Originally Posted by boisetrucker

I have two Boa Constrictors that I house. I used to be into larger reptiles but got tired of the up keep. To me I would rather regulate dumb people to prevent them from having kids. I do believe that to house dangerous and deadly animals that there should be certain requirements met in order to house these animals.

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Yeah but then that opens the door to what defines a dangerous animal. Everthing down to regular old cats & dogs could picked apart.

Oh and Ive rethought my previous comment on interaction, I guess getting mauled could be considered interacting.