![]() ![]() The RSPCA urges potential owners to do thorough before buying these types of pets, and know exactly what is required in the care of them. ![]() This then leads to the growing number of exotic pets being abandoned and handed to shelters. The RSPCA said that, across the country, they are seeing widespread neglect of exotic animals, and they believe that the commitment of keeping these animals is too much of a commitment. Unlike cats or dogs these animals have not undergone years of domestication, therefore they are wild animals kept in captivity and their needs are the same as in the wild.” “The needs of exotics can be challenging to meet because they are fundamentally linked to certain behaviours, diets or environmental conditions in the animal’s natural environment that can be difficult to replicate in a home. Exotic pets appear to be increasing in popularity and the number of related incidents dealt with by the RSPCA has risen in recent years. “We hope she will make a full recovery, she’s now in the specialist care of our vets and will hopefully be moved to our reptile unit at Brighton Animal Centre. We’re grateful they called as she would not have survived if she’d been left without vet treatment. He said: “Poor Lulu was discovered slithering through a local park in Surbiton in poor condition, following a call from a member of the public. Inspector Dale Grant, who collected the animal, named her Lulu. ![]() Boa Constrictors are a very popular exotic pet to have and can grow up to 13 foot long in the wild (Image: RSPCA) ![]()
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