Exotic Domestic pets

This podcast episode discusses eight different types of exotic domestic pets: monkeys, tortoises, chinchillas, tarantulas, llamas, fennec foxes, and axolotls. Each animal has its own specific needs and requirements, making them unique and sometimes challenging pets to own. The hosts provide interesting facts about each animal, highlighting both the positives and negatives of owning them. They emphasize the importance of commitment and proper care when considering an exotic pet. The episode concludes by mentioning that axolotls require delicate handling and that they can also be eaten in some places. Overall, the hosts encourage listeners to explore other classmates' podcasts and wish everyone a great day. Good morning from the Exotic Pets Garden podcast, today we'll be sharing interesting facts about exotic domestic pets you can own. Today we have your hosts Allison and Camilla. In this episode of the podcast we will talk about 8 different types of exotic domestic pets you can own. We're coming to you today from Pawtucket Junior High with Miss Holmes. Our topic for today is exotic domestic pets. Today we hope that our listeners learn some interesting facts about owning an exotic domestic pet. Our first animal for the day is a monkey. Owning a monkey can be a lot. They are cute creatures, but did you know there is an estimate of 15,000 monkeys that live with humans as either pets or surrogate children in the United States. Monkey owners need to provide them with a lot of space and a unique diet that varies from species to species. Monkeys are not housebroken and it's not good, it's not enough for them. Simply use your backyard like a dog or for the bathroom habit. That means they often need diapers. Taking on a pet monkey is not like caring for most other pets. A well-cared monkey can generally live to be anywhere from 20 to 40 years old and it will need your full commitment throughout its entire life. Some babies grow up into difficult adult monkeys and do not generally make good house pets. After listening to facts about monkeys, would we own one? Would you? No. We would not own one because even though these can be the cutest creatures, they need a lot of commitment and as it said, they are not housebroken and they cannot be housebroken. So if you plan on getting a pet monkey, you better need your full commitment. So would you own one? Our second animal for today is very common. For some people, a tortoise, while you couldn't correct me, these guys are cute. Some people have great reference. Did you know that you can only have one tortoise per household? Household tortoises are especially left over on tortoises just to think slower than most other animals. They have an extended reproduction cycle and don't reach sexual maturity for years. Additionally, they have slow metablosis, tough shells to protect themselves and tend to live in more isolated environments. After reading facts about tortoises, unless you want a huge turtle living in your house, we don't recommend this pet for you. Moving down on our list to our third animal for the day, a chinchilla. While many of you probably think these are cute, you might be out of luck because in only some states, the animal is alive. Chinchillas require a low maintenance diet. Chinchilla's fur is considered the softest in the world. Chinchillas use their fur as defense mechanisms. They bathe themselves in dust. They have a long lifespan. They're perfect pets for the working parent. If you're scared of grossed out by rats, a chinchilla is not your best option. Our fifth animal for the day, some people might not like this creature and some might be even fascinated by it. But if you like spiders, this is your animal, a tarantula. Responsibilities of owning a tarantula. A tarantula will live for many, many years. It will care for. Tarantulas are easy to take care of. It needs relatively little attention, but need it reliably throughout their long lives. Tarantulas cannot be released outside when you are tired of them. So if you plan on getting this pet, do not release it when you're tired of it. Our sixth animal for today is a llama. Did you know that you can own a llama? Well, if you like llamas, this is your best friend. Although you can own a llama, you can't just own one to use as a dog. Llamas are hardy and well-suited to large environments. They are quite sure-footed, easily navigating rocky terrain at a high altitude. Llamas are smart and easy to train. Llamas have been used as guard animals for livestock, like sheeps or even alcapas in North America since the 80s. Our sixth animal for the day, many people would think owning a pet fox would be cool, but not me. But if a fox is your interest as a pet, listen closely to a Phoenix fox. The sixth animal is a Phoenix fox. They are occasionally kept as pets and behave a bit like active, playful small dogs. While they look like cute cuddly dogs, Phoenix foxes typically do not enjoy being handled, let alone cuddled, and they bite if scared or nervous. Unless you just absolutely want to get a bite when cuddling your pet, this is your animal. Our last animal for the day is an axolotl. While axolotls are relatively hard to sight function in their environment, they also have very delicate skin, soft bodies with permeable skin. In fact, most of their bodies are made up of cartilage rather than bone. That means they should not be handled unless absolutely necessary. Another fact about this animal is in some places, people eat them. They can also make gray pets. They are also generally hard pets, not easily become ill. With clean water, cool temperature, and healthy, they can live up to 15 years. The main cause of sickness in an axolotl are poor water quality and chronic stress. You should take your water permanent regularly. We thank you all for listening to our podcast and for your time. You all can also go check out other classmates' podcasts. We hope you all have a great day.