While we all adore our dogs and cats, some individuals would want to have more unusual pets as friends.
This is actually extremely doable, depending on the animal they have their heart set on, and when a few obstacles are cleared, the bond may be just as fulfilling as owning any of the more traditional pets. Here are 8 unique pets that can make wonderful additions to your family:
Hedgehogs - Low-maintenance, social, and cute. - Require a large cage, wheel, and hiding places. - Prone to health issues like obesity and respiratory problems.
Sugar Gliders - Small, nocturnal marsupials native to Australia. - Social, intelligent, and affectionate. - Require a diet of commercial food and fruits/veggies.
Chinchillas - Soft, fluffy, and gentle rodents. - Require a large cage, high-quality hay, and limited handling. - Prone to health issues like respiratory problems and fur loss.
Ball Pythons - Non-venomous, docile, and attractive snakes. - Require a secure enclosure, heat source, and hiding places. - Feed pre-killed mice or rats.
Ferrets - Playful, curious, and social animals. - Require a large cage, litter training, and regular exercise. - Prone to health issues like adrenal disease and insulinoma.
Geckos (Leopard or Crested) - Low-maintenance, calm, and fascinating reptiles. - Require a terrarium, heat source, and UVB lighting. - Feed live insects.
Rats - Intelligent, friendly, and social rodents. - Require a large cage, hiding places, and regular handling. - Prone to health issues like tumours and respiratory problems.
Axolotls - Unique, aquatic, and relatively low-maintenance. - Require an aquarium, filter, and diet of commercial pellets and live/frozen foods. - Prone to health issues like metabolic bone disease.