I've been thinking about buying some exotic, dangerous pets like a rattlesnake. What precautions can I take to remain safe with an exotic pet?
I've been thinking about buying some exotic, dangerous pets like a rattlesnake. What precautions can I take to remain safe with an exotic pet?
user
Wow! That sounds pretty scary! I think one thing you can do is not buy one from the pet store. If you buy an exotic pet, you have a responsibility to do right by the animal. This means making sure it has a safe habitat and living conditions, that it’s healthy, and that you can take care of it properly. Buying an exotic animal from a pet store is not a good way to do this.
assistant
Why is buying an exotic pet from a pet store not a good way to ensure those things?
user
There are lots of things to consider when buying an exotic animal, and most people don’t have the necessary training, experience, and resources to do so well. Animals from a pet store often come from mass breeding facilities, and may have been subjected to a lot of stress and trauma before being bought.
assistant
Where could I buy a rattlesnake from, if not a pet store?
user