There are many people who let themselves be guided by fashions to choose a pet a criterion that since Bezzia we consider wrong. And before making room for one of these 4 exotic animals that are in fashion as a pet, we should at least think about whether we can provide them with adequate space and care.
The exotic animals They attract our attention a lot, however, the care of most of them is demanding. And the possession of many of them is not even legal in Spain. Therefore, before launching yourself to buy one, it is essential to find out about them. And you can start here.
Sea Urchin
you recently we talked long and hard of this animal whose possession has become popular in recent years despite the existence of numerous incompatibilities that make it difficult to guarantee its well-being at home. And it is that the hedgehog not a pet: It has nocturnal habits, it is solitary, it requires temperatures between 25 and 27ºC and it requires a habitat in which it can dig for food so as not to compromise its social and nutritional well-being.
Not providing them with what they need and bothering them encourages hedgehogs to develop behavioral problems due to stress, which end up causing the development of certain pathologies. But, beyond the inconvenience of having a hedgehog at home, the fact is that It is not legal in Spain.
sugar glider
The sugar glider is a very fun and sociable reason why they are becoming an animal in demand as a pet. Perhaps the name of this small marsupial native to Australia does not sound familiar to you, but surely you have seen it glide in a video. And it is that thanks to the folds of the skin they can be transported from one tree to another without stepping on the ground.
Gliders have nocturnal habits like hedgehogs and are quite noisy at night when they make barking sounds. We speak in the plural because they are also social animals, so it is recommended not to raise them alone.
They are not a pet for beginners. They require a large cage that allows them to climb and with a temperature of between 22 and 32 degrees. They feed on fruits and insects and usually require calcium and phosphorus supplements.
Its possession is legal on the peninsula and the Balearic Islands, but it is considered a species invasive in the Canary Islands. The reason is that, both due to their agility and their speed when breeding, the number of individuals could get out of control and cause damage to the native flora and fauna.
Fennec or desert fox
Desert foxes are characterized by their small size, large ears, and extremely soft fur. They live in the Sahara desert. and in the Sinai Peninsula and dig burrows in the sand from which they only come out at night.
They are very restless animals that they like to dig and climb, so they are not the best pet. Omnivorous, they feed mainly on insects, rodents, reptiles, birds and eggs, although they also eat some fruits, roots and berries.
It is found in the appendix of the CITES agreement, which includes those species that could end up in Danger of extinction very soon if its commercialization is not regulated. Therefore, it is essential to have the relevant permits to trade with it and it is not allowed as a pet.
Gecko
These reptiles have become fashionable thanks to their striking colors. They are quite calm pets, which do not require our presence and attention, even if they are sociable. However, they need specific care that usually requires significant expenses.
They need a terrarium of at least 40 liters of capacity and specific lighting and thermal conditions. The temperature should be between 24°C and 32°C both day and night and it is necessary to illuminate the terrarium with sufficient UVB radiation bulbs. In addition, the terrarium will require a special substrate and caves, logs, rocks, etc. to recreate its habitat.
Mainly nocturnal habits, they feed on insects and they require special reptile supplements of calcium and vitamins to thrive properly. They are legal in Spain and many consider it one of the most appropriate reptiles to enter this world.
Did you know these exotic animals? What do you think of fashions in this sense?