20 Small And Cute Exotic Animals You Can Own As Pets 

I’ll stick with dogs , these little exotic creatures shall remain in their natural habitat in the wild, as they were intended to be.

I grew up on a South African farm, we had a few Meerkat families living on the farm, the home family was only about 20 meters from the back door, They would come right up to the back door and helped themselves to the dog bicuits we left out for the Boerboel and BullMastiff dogs would always be on the back of my dad's pickup truck just for incase my dad was going to jump in and leave them behind. The baby Meerkats (very small, they kind of look like tiny rats or mice) would come into the kitchen and take up residence behind the old wood stove we had in the back kitchen. The mothers would come back after a day of foraging or a battle/war they had on with other colonies/families of meerkats who all wanted the best spot, close to the back door for food and milk. So they became very tamed and ruled over all the Cats and Dogs (They are a lot smarter than Dogs or Kats) What made them the Generals of the Household animal army was that they were in a cahoots with the other smarter "thing" Crows. That was a combination that no Dog, Kat or even my younger brother could outsmart. The Crow would keep a lookout while the Meerkats ransacked the Kitchen, and because they always wanted to carry off more than they could carry, they left a breadcrumb trail for the Crow to vacuum up.

One pet is the king of all pets...the pet ROCK.

Just to clarify--a small tank is not appropriate for an axolotl (yes, I own one). The axolotl is a high-bioload pet who requires a *minimum* tank size of twenty gallons for one.

No… not my next pet. Whenever I get an animal, other than a dog and a cat, I have to do research. I have to learn as much as I can learn. Not only feeding and care, but diseases as well. If I get sick, you need to recognize that poor is getting sick. There’s so much more do you have a movie exotic pet. When I decided to have chickens, it took months before I got my first chick. I had to build the proper enclosure, a pin, where they would be safe from predators. Learn about nutrition, and the different stages of growth. Yes, I was very successful, and I learned a lot that was not in Books and other learn from other people. The problem is you have to know what questions to ask.

The exotic pet trade has been booming and results in so many of these beautiful animals suffering and dying, and huge numbers of them reduced in the wild. I'm really shocked it's being encouraged on here. Many people get these animals and they end up suffering and dying as well because the owner hasn't done enough research or simply doesnt provide it. I'll never understand people who get animals like baby monkeys, lemurs and any primate. Imagine what the trauma poor baby's mother went through having her baby taken, as well as the baby. My heart breaks for them both. A baby primate's best parent would be the mother that gave birth to her, not someone wanting to put it in diapers and dlothes for social media. These animals are very social and thrive and are always happiest with their own kind. I would love to have several of these animals listed too, but because I care for them so much I want them in the wild where they are free, thrive and have access to proper food and environment. That said, anyone who does have reptiles and various exotics who has done their research, providing adequate space and proper care is at least better. I've seen some that look happy, yet ownership applies to only a few species. That said, a python, iguana, cuckatoo or any other exotic's preferred habitat is not your couch, cage or house. If you have done your research, or have common sense you already know that. I've seen so many animals on vet shows miserable and/or dying because the owner has no clue what they're doing, even simple but vital things like temperatures, proper diet and basic sunshine. Like a 6 month old baby monkey the owner refused to keep quarantined until she built immunity. She didn't let others touch her, but had her among people like a side show. Being a primate she got herpes from someone, and this little baby suffered terribly unable to eat with sores in her mouth, swollen eyes, and uncontrollable shaking for weeks until she was euthanized. People really should just leave them where they belong in their natural habitats and leave them be.

If you have a sugar glider your breaking Australian laws. If your shipping and selling them your breaking Australian law. They are on the endangered list.

So many of these animals should never be kept as pets! It's a terrible industry! Scale busting cuteness factor though!

you cant say the spider is non venomous and then say if it bites you it releases a mild venom

Just because you "can" own them as pets doesn't mean you should. There are so few "rare" shelters for these animals after people realize they don't make the best pets.

No pet can beat my dog! She watches the kids. Protects our home. Is up for playing anytime. Is very conscious of being clean. And more!

I totally disagree with this about hermit crabs. Do NOT paint their shells! And most keepers do not provide proper husbandry. They are much harder to keep than most people think! Axolotls need cold water which can be difficult to maintain in a home environment, but sure are cute. Degus are chewers! I have kept them in the past. One of the snakes you showed when talking about ball pythons was a rainbow boa which is not a beginner snake! I adore my trantulas and adults do not need to be fed that often! Macaws are a handful indeed! Beardies need large enclosures are a poop machines. Leopard geckos are much easier to keep than beardies. Leos need at least a twenty gallon. Very few people catch food poisoning from reptile pets NO monkeys do not make good pets for almost anyone. I only know one marmoset that is being taken properly cared for.

I'm good with my doggie 😊 we both sot and watch our cows and he helps me dig holes in my garden for flowers and veggies ❤

"They're marsupials...without the pouch!" Uh...wut??! Considering that pouches (in the females) are what DEFINES the group, what a luducrous statement😂😂😂. Its like saying "They're a mammal...without the milk!" or "They're a bird...without the eggs!"

This needs to be clearer about chinchilla temperature requirements. They don't tolerate temps above 75F/21C. You might want a generator for your air conditioner, just in case. They don't like temps below 60F/15.5C, either. I'm seeing a little disagreement online, but only by a few degrees. I'll add one to the list: the tegu, an affectionate lizard, described as having a temperament like an old dog.

Why is this video giving all kinds of bad info... I have had and raised more then half thus list in my 50 years of life and all this info is bad.. I don't understand how hard doing research is to get and share the proper care for all this beautiful critters

Why did you use the weird color filter for the ball pythons? They come in thousands of amazing morphs, they don't need fake neon photoshop.

Ok now the Fennec Fox is just to cute!

Online “virtual pets” can teach kids the responsibility of owning a real pet. You neglect them, they die... game over!

I had a pet squirrel once. He was litter boxed trained. His name was Chipper.

When I was a child my dad surprised me with a fox cub the mother had been shot by a farmer. She had litter of seven and so my dad’s workmates took them home. She was the most loving pet I’ve ever had they are a bit like having a dog and a cat in one body. She could come and go anytime but she stayed with us. The only time she disappeared we found out that she followed mum to the bingo and sat on the steps waiting for her then walked her home lol she was so precious x

That cat looking at those sugar gliders and wondering if they are sweet as their names suggests

Got my self a cute little sling.

My favorite animal that I would have as a pet in this video is the sugar glider

...tarantulas are not venomous but they do emit a mildly toxic venom....😂😂🤣😅🤤

awww so glad Big Ounce was featured as one of the prairie dogs!!

It really sickens me that people take in these exotic animals and then when they get tired of them, they let them loose. All you have to do is look at Florida in the python’s situation exotic animals need to be in their natural habitat. Most humans are not responsible enough to take care of them.

When I was a kid I thought the "seamonkeys" advertised would grow up to look like awesome Axolotls. Boy was I disappointed lol they were basically just brine shrimp eggs 🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐

I love the video, all the animals are so adorable. The only thing is there are people that can't even raise a child let alone a pet! They think it is cute and get one and the pet suffers for life. Kinda like most kids these days. :(

It amazes me what some people think are pets.

you were so wrong about the Axolotls - everything you said, wrong. They require experience and careful care. You cannot enclose them with many either, as even a pair can kill one another.

Stay out of the exotic pet trade. Yes they are cute but you should look into how the dealers get these pets it’s very traumatic be it pet stores or independent. Very disappointed in this RU-vid channel for promoting this.

And this is how pythons are found in the Everglades.

Fennecs live about 4 years in the wild..they can live 12 to 13 years in captivity if fed right and given the right environment..

I would definitely buy these,not only for cuteness but because i can take good care of them,and are better than a basic dog and cat tbh

Anyone who thinks they "NEED" something "exotic" just so they can say they have an exotic pet--actually needs THERAPY for their narcissism.

My brother and I have a bearded dragons. My mom even has a rainbow Lorikeet

I love meerkats. My desktop photo is a mum and 2 babies and I have plenty of ornaments of them and my other favourite, ducks. I had a Jack Russell cross female but she started taking fits and I had her put down. She's been gone 2 years and I still miss her.

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I love the Sloth. Its so cute and sweet. Out of all these creatures, we had the Chinchillas and the centipede as pets, when kids.

Thank you for sharing the video

Not even Tucker Carlson could cram this much harmful and demonstrably false information in a 20 minute video.

I had a salamander once. She was very easy to talk to.

big ounce represent!

Meerkats sure are adorable and amazing to be around

I think that they were all adorable. But I will stay with my cat. Please do your research before getting an exotic pet. They all have to have the right diet, enclosure, and temperature to be happy.

I love animals and I've seen some of these as people's pets. I would say, good for them, I hoped they read and kept up on what not to do and what to do with these animals. Bearded Dragons are probably the easiest to maintain, as I have plenty of family members who have some and recently my dad made some huge enclosures for my aunt for her babies. The other ones are quite exotic, but are cute.

What about capybaras?!? This list is invalid without Gort & Quandale. ✌🏼

Big Ounce cameo! 🤘🏼

He didn't mention Marmosets are susceptible to diabetes if not fed properly.

Leave exotic animals where they belong, in the wild. Its one thing to save an injured, near death animal that cannot return to the while but these animals belong wild and with their own kind.

Do not get a Slow Lorise. They literally rip the the teeth out of them when they are babys.

I'm not sure if this counts. I have a road-runner that hops through the front door in the morning. Click-click-click. Just nosey wanting water I think.?

To me fennec foxes look like cats with huge ears.

I love my Tarantulas. My kids love to be held. Also, they can but don't like to bite. Nobody has ever been recorded as dying from a Tarantula bite.

Cuteness overload!

Wasn’t expecting to ACTUALLY see the legendary Big Ounce in this video, but I was pleasantly surprised!

Growing up, I often helped my dad take care of Oscar, his pet tarantula. I’m okay with spiders, but some do give me the willies. Oscar was a cool pet. He liked getting brushed with his small toothbrush, and getting to race around on the dining room table in the evenings. He didn’t mind me stroking him ether. He had such a soft coat.

Im fukin scared of chinchillas idk y , i have two scorpions

NO WILD ANIMAL SHOULD BE A PET!

4:06-4:10 The Urban Rescue Ranch. That's Uncle Farmer Dad Ben with his Prarie Dog named Big Ounce.

Do your research PLEASE. Your hermit crab info is misleading or just down right wrong. With the proper care, they can live over 30 years. The set-up can be expensive but once done, it's fairly low maintenance. They need a habitat that is temp and humidity controlled. Cold and breezes kill them quickly. They also need fresh and saltwater pools to fully submerge in because they have gills that must be kept moist. NEVER paint or use painted shells. The crabs will eat or absorb the paint through it's skin and it's toxic to them. They also need at least 10 inches of substrate to burrow in so they can safely shed. And hermit crabs do make noises, clicks and even a scream when distressed. Please do better.

I always wanted a meerkat. The problem is they do poorly outside of the group.

I want a chinchilla!❤️😊

All of them were cite but a MILLIIPEDE I would not wamt asa prt

Don't encourage people to have wild animals as pets

ALWAYS do ur Homework , ESPECIALLY with Exotic Pets😊

That purple snake was awesome

I've never seen a blue Ball Python. I'd there some lights on it to make it blue?

Hermit crabs kill each other and cannot be housed together…

I am officially now a fan of prairie dogs. lol Who knew they were so smart, sweet, and loveable?!

you can add Otters too and Owls

I have had a chinchilla and prairie dogs. Prairie dogs are very emotionally needy. My Bam Bam wanted to be free running the house job stop and snuggle constantly. You can not leave unsupervised as you will have many thing chewed up. You also have to be weary of what they chew as it will damage their teeth and require surgery.

These are wild animals! Leave them the f**k alone!!!!!

I guess you could call me a weird arachnophobe Because I don't like a lot of spiders I'm terrified of a lot of them but for some reason tarantulas don't really scare me that much like they're more like an animal to me than a spider Also spiders are freaking adorable and any kind of jumping spider

For busy people a desert or arid tarantula species is really perfect. They can go weeks or even months without eating (I've heard stories of 2 years between meals). And no need to maintain humidity. You can take business trips and they wouldn't miss a thing.

THIS IS CALLED TRAFFICKING!!!!

At 10:45 it isn´t a ball python, it is a brazilian rainbow boa.

I’ve never had a baerded dragon before and I want it

15:44 Marmoset monkey 🐒

The millipede is out of the question I hate centipedes anything with that many legs😮

Dogs mans best friend!

These are to cute

Chinchilla it's almost like Pikachu

UNCLE BEN!!!!!

I was disappointed that I pretty much had to listen to your voice during the whole video, when I really wanted to hear what the (vocal) creatures sounded like! Granted, what you had to say was informative…but interjecting animal sounds into the monotone of the human voice would have been a nice addition! (And I don’t mean your cutesy made up voices!)

You take the volume out of it right after him he said hi when he picked up that amphibian salamander it looks like the salamander said hello

I thought only one was there from thumbnail

RIP Big Ounce

i think all this animals belong in the wild where they really live not for the amusement of humans!! god bless you all

I would LOVE to have a Hedgehog, a Sloth, & Meercat, but I never will. You can keep the millipedes, snakes, spiders, etc!! I have come to believe that wild animals should be left in the wild. I have had birds from the parrot family in the past, but now I feel so guilty for keeping them caged!

Brilliant video! The voiceover explains that though this or that pet may be desirable for some external feature or even if they are great in one area, potential owners need to be aware of a problem area in another. It reminds people to do their research and be sure they can manage these amazing animals and plan to give them the full commitment they deserve!

Chins are cute, but they live a long time and require a long commitment.

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Habit of feeding on nectar.

For the record ,Orange snake in the ball python section is actually a Brazilian Rainbow Boa , literally not same species or care for that matter . Axolotls never become adults they stay in infancy for life. How can be triggered in life by stress and actually grow into a salamander.

if give the axalottle iodine they transform apprently.

They few of these that I've seen other videos stating that they do NOT make good pets, one the Finik Fox I remember, so please research for yourself.

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I’m scared to look at this lol