People Should Be Allowed To Have Exotic Pets

Millions of wild animals, including reptiles, large felines, nonhuman primates and others, are kept in private possession in the U.S.” (Born Free USA). This topic has caused a court case over a man with exotic animals and the government. People should not be allowed to keep exotic animals as pets because of cost and safety.
It has been argued that people should be allowed to have exotic animals for pets. Lauren Slater, a psychologist and writer reported to National Geographic that, “My family… All my life, people have let me down. My animals never have” (Slater).
It is argued that one of the reasons that people should not be allowed to have exoic animals is because of safety. For example, The Humane Society, a non-profit organization reported

For example, Jodi Kendall, a writer reported to National Geographic that, “ On average it costs up to $6,000 a year to care for an adult tiger in captivity” (Kendall). This quote is important because, it helps to show that exotic cats are expensive. Plus, the unexpected costs that pop up. In addition, one statistic found in the article “Buy a Big Cat”, “Exotic cats range in price from a $900 bobcat to a $2,500 tiger cub” (BCR). Based on the evidence, exotic animals just for the animal itself is way expensive without the necessary needs included in that price.
People should not be allowed to keep exotic animals as pets because of cost and safety. Cost is one of the main problems of owning exotic animals. The cost is sometimes thousands just for the animal. That expensive costs do not include things like food, habitat costs, and vet trips, which all are very expensive also. Safety is another main concern of having exoic pets. Even if people have had their animals for years they could “turn on you” and attack you when you don’t expect it. Next time you are thinking that you want an exotic pet think of the cost and your personal