Small spaces do not rule out having a memorable pet, as many small exotic pets thrive indoors and stay quiet enough to live with shared walls. These animals rely on compact enclosures instead of yards ...

Before I had a guinea pig, I didn’t know anything about caring for an exotic pet — meaning a variety that is not a dog or cat. I quickly learned that these pets need specialized care, both at home and ...

In October 2025, a truck transporting 21 rhesus monkeys overturned on Interstate 59 north of Heidelberg, Mississippi. Several of the animals escaped into the surrounding rural area, prompting public ...

Many people want to keep exotic pets in this modern world. Home are coming bright parrots, tiny monkeys, snakes, And even wild cats. They first appear exciting and exotic. A common misconception is ...

Quick Take North Carolina regulates exotic animals differently from many other states. Instead of relying on a single statewide law that clearly defines which exotic animals can or cannot be kept as ...

Exotic pets , ranging from reptiles and amphibians to rare mammals and birds, have become increasingly popular among pet enthusiasts. While the idea of owning an exotic pet may seem thrilling and ...

Mitch Kalmanson sells insurance policies to protect people in animal accidents. Feb. 24, 2012— -- As state and federal lawmakers continue to wrestle with proposed legislation on exotic pet ...

When it comes to owning an exotic animal as a household pet, few states are as lenient as Texas. In fact, the Lone Star State ...

Ndivhuwo Shivambu works for the Tshwane University of Technology. She receives funding from the Tshwane University of Technology, the Faculty of Sciences and the Department of Nature Conservation. She ...

Tennessee’s exotic pet laws can be confusing for anyone considering owning an animal more unusual than a Chihuahua or a ...

Here’s what you need to know about owning a raccoon as a pet in Florida, and how some exotic pets in Florida are classified ...

Alabama law imposes relatively few state-level restrictions on traditional household pets and low-risk animals. Dogs, cats, ...