Everyone Should Be Allowed To Keep Reptiles

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As of the last 10 years having an exotic animal, like reptiles as pets, has become extremely popular. Many people own them because they are truly committed into owning and caring for these types of animals. Others simply for the fact that they “look” cool and say that they own a reptile. The people that keep reptiles for this reason are a huge problem because they do not know how to care for the animal, as in provide a life for them in a way that is comfortable nor by providing the right type of care since each reptile is unique in it’s own way, like a dog or cat is. Reptiles can be just as loving, picky, and capable of sharing a bond with their human, just like our furry four legged friends can. Many people argue that nobody should be allowed …show more content…

People should be allowed to keep exotic animals, like reptiles, as pets because reptiles are more than just an animal that you keep in a 20 gallon tank, most of the animals kept as pets come from breeders. They have become more docile and domesticated and lastly, the people I’ve witnessed owning reptiles are committed to providing the correct care and life that their animal deserves. Have you ever been to the flea market or a walmart and seen a random stranger just walking around with their ball python or bearded dragon on their shoulders? Well see this person knows that owning a reptile can be more than just watching them through it’s glass tank! From my extensive research into what comes with owning any species of reptile, no two are the same. From their scales, to their patterns, and their personalities. Just like any four legged animal that we keep as pets, none of them are the same. When keeping any animal, there comes a huge responsibility since you must care for it, keep it alive, as well as giving it a comfortable and happy life. From dogs to reptiles and for some even creepy

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