It shouldn’t matter whether your pet is considered exotic, but depending on where you live it could make a big difference. In some countries and provinces, exotic animals are banned. And, depending on which definition of ‘exotic’ is being used, it could mean that commonly kept pet species are considered illegal without good reason.
The word ‘exotic’ has been misappropriated by a tiny minority of radical campaigners who want to stop us keeping certain types of pet. Yet when we look at the reasoning behind these campaigns, it becomes clear they lack scientific logic. We think all pet animals should be appraised and judged equally and the same rules must be applied, regardless of whether an animal is considered exotic.
Thanks to @JoshsFrogs for presenting this video.
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