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Old 11-23-2005, 07:00 AM   #1
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I do't think I could ever own a gecko, or another reptile that eats insects. Just because those big worms and insects they eat I wouldn't want to have in the house, also I wouldn't want a fish tank...always feel sad for the little fishies...seems like they can never really swim properly...since most fishtanks are so small.
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Old 09-21-2012, 08:42 AM   #2
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I never thought i'd own a tarantula as i'm terrified of them but now I do so I guess if I hhad to I don't think there is much i'd turn away if it needed a home.
But if it were more pets I dislike and would never buy then rats would be right up on that list, I think the longer I keep snakes the more I see rats as neutrition lol I think keeping a pet rat could make it more difficult for me to feed the snakes without feeling guilty.

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Old 09-21-2012, 09:44 AM   #3
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most people wouldnt pass the licencing requirements over here (uk) for a big cat.
i`d love one, but wouldnt like the food bill!!!

i`ve had more than my fair share of dumped/rehomed pets, and although i have never turned anything away, there are plenty i wouldnt own.

degus are pretty pointless pets imo- scatty, dont like handling, their tails deglove.....not exactly cuddly.

i wouldnt have a hand reared bird - they usually go mental after a few years when they reach breeding age and i jsut think they need the company of their own kind.

i love my exotics, but restrict myself to ones the vets around here can cope with, lol, snakes and lizards mainly
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Old 09-21-2012, 09:57 AM   #4
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Quite a few people ive known say exactly that. But generally when theyre in the presence of one they seem to get slightly interestrd

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Old 09-21-2012, 10:18 AM   #5
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I would say a tarantula. Although it is a rare pet, there are some people out there who really like spiders. I am not deathly afraid of spiders, but I wouldn't want one that big living with me. All other animals I think I could handle just fine.
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Old 09-21-2012, 10:20 AM   #6
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I really don't care much for reptiles and arachnids really. It's not that I am afraid or grossed out by them, they really just don't appeal to me that much. The pets that I tend to like are really just fuzzy and fluffy ones like cats, dogs or bunnies. Interesting question!
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Old 09-21-2012, 10:26 AM   #7
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Right now I only have a cat, a dog and a couple of fish ,which is the least amount of pets I've had in my life. I'm open to most kinds of pets but I wouldn't want any wild animals because they are unpredictable and dangerous. A woman keeping a chimpanzee had her face ripped off. I don't mess with wild animals because I would like to keep my face.

Compared to an animal like a wild cat or ape, a tarantula seems relatively harmless so I wouldn't mind a tarantula.
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Old 09-21-2012, 10:57 AM   #8
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Most of the people will likely to be interested to own a wild hunter animal but it is not possible to most of the people as these are banned in the most of the countries like leopard, black cat (wild), .
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Old 09-21-2012, 11:04 AM   #9
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I am not crazy about any kind of snakes. I don't care what size they are, that is one thing that I couldn't have in my house. They are so sneaky and I would be so afraid that they would slither out of its cage and slither right into bed with me. No thanks to that. The other thing that I could not handle is rats. Rats and mice are just so disgusting to me. I could never have them in my house.
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Old 09-21-2012, 11:39 AM   #10
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I would never turn anything away, but there are plenty of things I could not house. For example, if someone turned up with a big Iguana; I have nowhere to house it but would take it in and then phone Christy LOL!
If I had the space and proper facilities I don't think there is anything I wouldn't have.
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Old 09-21-2012, 12:48 PM   #11
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Id turn away anything with serious behaviour problems or aggression. I have 2 small children so I couldn't risk that. My Ts are kept well out of reach of the kids.

I don't agree with people keeping animals that are really unsuitable as pets like chimps, big cats, big crocs that can (and have done) maul them to death, no matter how tame they think their pets maybe, there is a line of respect not to be crossed. Though I suppose you could say that about any animal.

I have no interest in keeping birds again. I once had a cockatiel. I did tonnes of research before I got him but the reality of having him was too much. He treated me like his mate, he would screech from Sun up til sun down until he was on my shoulder. He pooped every half an hour, he would attack anybody who came near me. He was soooo demanding and hardwork I rehomed him to an old lady with a lonely female cockatiel and he is still with them 4 years down the line. Nope, I wouldnt take in birds.

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Old 09-21-2012, 02:41 PM   #12
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Spiders, rodents, and snakes would really be testing my resolve. They just creep me out, especially spiders. I suppose I'd be reluctant to take in a bird, though that would more depend on the type - too loud and it would drive me crazy.
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Old 09-21-2012, 03:31 PM   #13
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I'm actually very open with having pets. I've had birds, dogs, cats, and even fishes.
The only kinds of pets I can say I'd actually have problems with is snakes and spiders. I just find them to be terrifying. Snakes and spiders just doesn't fit my picture of being cute and cuddly, they are more creepy to me.
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Old 09-21-2012, 03:39 PM   #14
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Like most here I don't have the heart to turn away pets, but given the sort I currently have in the house I think having a cat would be out of the question (not a big cat person anyway) because I have a free roaming iguana, chins who get lots of out time and dogs that have never seen a cat. Additionally, I just cannot wrap my head around having a spider as a pet...I am the one who will not take a shower until someone comes over to kill the spider in the tub LOL
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Old 09-21-2012, 04:53 PM   #15
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Thinking about it - horses scare me most of all. Dont think I could ever take care of one of those!

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Old 09-21-2012, 04:53 PM   #16
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I wouldnt own a snake, or lizard or anything that I would have to feed live animals. Makes me cringe. Everything else. well I dont think Ill go past dog and/or cat. I always had dogs, but I wouldnt mind a cat, but I love dogs in general.

My girlfriend does have horses on her grandmas ranch, wouldnt mind going out there one day to ride one and feel like a cowboy.
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Old 09-21-2012, 05:49 PM   #17
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I don't think I'd turn anything away if it needed help but I'd never choose to own anything deadly really. I love my snakes but would never choose to own venomous, I wouldn't risk my life to own something as a pet, although I love to look at them in zoos!
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Old 09-21-2012, 07:39 PM   #18
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I'd have to go with snakes. I just have this great fear of them ever since I was young so I can't picture myself having one as a pet. I mean, I get freaked out just seeing them on television and in pictures.
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Old 09-21-2012, 08:08 PM   #19
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I wouldn't have the heart to turn away any animal in need, that's my main problem, I just can't say no! We've ended up with all sorts before now, cuz I just can't stop myself helping out the little critters.

Although, I'd have to think twice about jellyfish. That's the one thing I'm REALLY frightened of. Ugh.

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Old 09-21-2012, 08:38 PM   #20
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I love snakes and I think a big part of that is the way they feel. I am -very- touch oriented so I enjoy handling my snakes especially.


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