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Capuchin monkeys are among the primates

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Exotic petFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

An exotic pet is a rare or unusual animal pet, or an animal kept

within human households which is generally thought of as a wild

species not typically kept as a pet.

Contents

1 Definition

2 Animals kept as exoticpets

2.1 Primates

3 Issues

3.1 Legal

3.2 Health

3.3 Husbandry

3.4 Domestication

4 References

5 See also

6 External links

efinition

Commonly, the definition is an evolving one; some rodents, reptiles, and amphibians have become firmly enough

established in the world of animal fancy to no longer be considered exotic.[citation needed] Sometimes any unique

wild-looking pet (including common domestic animals such as the ferret and the fancy rat) is called an exotic pet.

Specifically, "Exotic" refers to a species which is not native or indigenous to the owner's locale; and "pet" is a

companion animal living with people.[1]However, many misuse the term to include native species as

well.[citation needed]

Legally, the definition is subject to local jurisdiction, but is defined federally in the US, in part: "[An animal] ...that i

native to a foreign country or of foreign origin or character, is not native to the United States, or was introduced

from abroad."[2] However, "[The term pet] ...excludes exotic animals and wild animals."[3]

Commercially, many major pet stores and service providers (such as veterinary insurance carriers or online

retailers) tend to classify any animal besides cats, dogs, small birds or fish as "exotic". Many veterinary practices

consider small animals like fancy rats and hamsters "exotic" because of lack of medical expertise in those

species.[citation needed]

Animals kept as exotic pets
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European Polecats

Alligators

Amphibians

African Pygmy

Hedgehogs

Arctic Fox

Bears

CoyotesWolves and

wolf/dog hybrids

Fennec Foxes

Tame Silver Foxes

Tame Red Foxes

Sugar Gliders

Indian Star

Tortoises

Skunks

Degus

Genets

Cockatiels

Raccoon

Capybaras

Wallaroos

Hares

felines such as lions,

tigers, bobcats,

servals, and ocelots

Reptiles such as

snakes, turtles,

tortoises, and

lizards

Arachnids such asspiders and

scorpions

Insects such as

praying mantises,

Madagascar hissing

cockroaches, fleas,

and some beetles

Crustaceans such

as yabbies, marron,

crabs, and shrimp.

Rare birds

Numerous species

of rodents such as

Chinchillas, Acacia

Rats, African

Pygmy Dormice,

African Pygmy

Mice, Gambian

Pouched Rats,Mouse-like

Hamsters, Jirds,

Jerboas, Lemmings

and Zebra Mice

amongst many

others[4]

Hyenas

Non-human

primates (see

below)

Primates
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Animal markets in impoverished,

tropical countries often sell primates,

such as these slow lorises, to both

tourists and local people as pets.

It has been estimated that as many as 15,000 non-human primates are kept by private individuals as pets in the

United States.[5] Nine states ban the keeping of non-human primates, but no federal law regulates ownership. In

1975, the Center for Disease Control prohibited their import into the US for use as pets. The breeding industry

uses descendants of animals imported before 1975.[6] Non-human primates of various species, including those

listed as endangered, such as cottontop tamarins, baboons, chimpanzees,

Diana monkeys, slow lorises, lemurs and gibbons are still available for

purchase in the US.

Many professionals, including veterinarians, zoologists, humane societies

and others, strongly discourage the keeping of non-human primates as

pets, as their complex emotional and social needs and other highly

specialized requirements may be difficult to meet by the average

owner.[7]

Although the breeding population has been largely isolated from wild

populations outside the US, they still have the potential to transmit

zoonotic disease. There is a considerable risk of Monkey B virus from

rhesus macaques. Research workers have died from this disease

contracted from non-human primate research subjects.[8] Additionally,

there is considerable risk to the non-human primate pet through

transmission of human disease. One such example is herpes simplex virus, which can be deadly to certain smaller

monkeys.[5]

Issues

Legal

The Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna, or CITES, moderatethe trade of some exotic pets around the world, to prevent any threats to their survival and ecological damage.

Certain animals may be strictly regulated or restricted outright due to both their conservation status, as well as the

possibility of the animal becoming an invasive species.[9]

In some cases laws are circumvented by breeding the animals in captivity. The USDA issues permits for keeping

and breeding certain exotic species, whether captured from the wild or bred. In the United States, for example, it i

illegal to import non-human primates for the pet trade, but a flourishing breeding industry exists, using animals

descended from those brought in legally before the ban was enacted.

In 2003, the US Captive Wild Animal Safety Act became law and in September 2007 the US Fish and WildlifeService enacted rules to enforce the CWASA. The law now bans the sale or transport of big cats, which includes

lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cougars, snow leopards, clouded leopards, cheetahs and their hybrids across state

lines for the pet trade.[10]

As of November 2010, most US states forbid the possession of exotic pets, but 9 states have no license or permit

requriements.[11]

Health
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Veterinary costs for treatment of exotic animals may be significantly higher than for a more conventional pet due to

the increased specialization.[12]

Some wild animals are known to carry or contract diseases that can affect humans, such as salmonellosis and

rabies, though any animal born in captivity does not carry any of these diseases, contrary to popular belief and

despite their species. Similarly, some human diseases can be dangerous for certain animals (like strep throat). The

American Veterinary Medical Association, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Animal Control

Association, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and the CDC all discourage the private ownership of

certain exotic animals.[13] Though animals who are captive bred in the United States have no risk of contracting an

harmful disease as they are not exposed to it in any way.

In the UK, where exotic pet ownership is high, voluntary organisations such as "SEEPR" (South East Exotic Pet

Rescue) take in unwanted, ill or lost exotic animals to nurse them back to full health before rehoming them.

Husbandry

Providing appropriate environmental conditions, housing and diet for an exotic animal may be difficult for several

reasons:

insufficient information may be available on caring for such animals in captivity

adequate housing may be difficult and/or expensive to procure or build

it may be difficult to provide the correct environment (such as temperature or amount of sunlight)

feeding the correct diet may be difficult or impossible

providing the right social environment for highly social species may be impossible in a home setting

licensing may be required for the owning or breeding of some exotic animals

However, captive care and husbandry information for many commonly kept amphibians, reptiles, birds, and small

exotic mammals are widely available through literature, animal enthusiast groups, and Internet websites and

discussion forums.

Domestication

Unlike commonly domesticated pets, exotic animals retain their wild nature. Even if they are bred for the pet trade

and raised by humans, they may be unpredictable, relatively resistant to training; in some cases, especially as full-

grown adults, they can be dangerous. Injuries to humans may be relatively common, but reported yearly deaths du

to exotic pet ownership are rare. Statistics compiled by an advocacy organization[14] indicate a yearly average of

less than 3.5 fatalities per year in the United States;[15] and another lists 77 exotic animal incidents resulting in

human death from Jun 20, 1990 to Oct 02, 2012.[16]

References

1. ^ A FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING THE SUITABILITY OF DIFFERENT SPECIES AS COMPANION

ANIMALS, Appendix C (http://bcspca.pub30.convio.net/assets/documents/welfare/exotic-animal-

legislation/appendix-c-framework-for.pdf); Animal Welfare 2000, 9:359-372, p.360pet animal, as defined by the

European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals (Council of Europe 1987) as: animals sharing man's

companionship and in particular living in his household.

2. ^ "Exotic Animal Law & Legal Definition" (http://definitions.uslegal.com/e/exotic-animal/). USLegal. Retrieved 8
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October 2012. "Exotic animal is defined by 9 CFR 1.1"

3. ^ "Pet animal" (http://definitions.uslegal.com/p/pet-animal/). USLeagal. Retrieved 8 October 2012. "According to 9

CFR 1.1 [Title 9 -- Animals and Animal Products; Chapter I -- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,

Department of Agriculture]"

4. ^ "List of Exotic Rodents kept as pets" (http://crittery.co.uk/species/specieshub.php#). Retrieved 2012-07-01.

5. ^ ab "The Perils of Keeping Monkeys as Pets" (http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/pf/94367643.html).

Retrieved 2008-07-13.

6. ^ "B-virus from Pet Macaque Monkeys: An Emerging Threat in the United States?"

(http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol4no1/ostrowsk.htm). JanuaryMarch 1998. Retrieved 2010-03-26.7. ^ "The Problem with Pet Monkeys Keeping Monkeys as Pets"

(http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/primates/a/primatesaspets.htm). Retrieved 2008-07-13.

8. ^ "B Virus (Cercopithecine herpesvirus 1) Infection CDC NCID"

(http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/bvirus.htm). Retrieved 2008-07-13.

9. ^ "What is CITES?" (http://www.cites.org/eng/disc/what.shtml). Retrieved 2010-03-26.

10. ^ Federal Register: August 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 158 (http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-16085.htm

11. ^ See Summary of US State laws regarding Exotic Pets from the Born Free USA website

(http://www.bornfreeusa.org/b4a2_exotic_animals_summary.php) and Map of Exotic-Animal-Laws at Born Free

USA website (http://www.bornfreeusa.org/downloads/pdf/Map-Exotic-Animal-Laws.pdf). Both accessed

November 17, 2010.

12. ^ "Exotic Pet FAQ" (http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/exotic-pet-faq.html#small). Retrieved 2010-03-2613. ^ Exotic animals bringing health risks with them (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15919624/)

14. ^ Responsible Exotic Animal Ownership (http://www.rexano.org//AboutUs.htm)

15. ^ [[1] (http://www.rexano.org/Statistics/NumberOddsDeathLifeExotic.pdf) "Total Numbers and Odds of an

Accidental Death in the USA by Cause of Injury in 2005"]. REXANO. Retrieved 8 October 2012.

16. ^ "Exotic Animal Incidents Category: Escape/Attack resulting in human death"

(http://www.bornfreeusa.org/database/exo_incidents.php?&exocat=HD&page=1). Born Free, USA

(http://www.bornfreeusa.org/d_about.php). Retrieved 8 October 2012.

See also

Wildlife smuggling

External links

Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) (http://www.aemv.org/about.cfm) - US and

international database of exotic mammal veterinarians

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