If you could have an unusual pet, what would it be?

@Shavkat (140225)

Philippines

January 10, 2021 7:13pm CST

Today, a colleague of mine is showing off his baby scorpion. I am quite terrified because it is a poisonous one. For me, it is an unusual pet to have in the house. I just commented to him that it will in danger of his life and family. For some reason, I just keep to myself why will I invite a dangerous creature into a safe place like home. They should be in their natural habitat instead. What would be your reaction to seeing this kind of unusual pet? Are you going to freak out? Image Credit: emedicinehealth.com

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@allknowing (140561)

• India

11 Jan 21

I thought keeping chickens as pets was unusual We had five and the last one lived for 12 years

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

I think they are not commonly pet by people. For me, it is good to have them as a pet. I prefer mini hens and roosters.

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@pitsipeahie (5049)

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11 Jan 21

I have no interest in any "unusual" or exotic pets. For me what belongs to the wild, belongs to the wild. These creatures are better off in their natural habitat. And the domestic ones, are the ones that are really meant for humans to be pets at home. And it's much better if it stays that way...

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

You are on point with this concern. I cannot understand why some people are so arrogant in keeping wild creatures in their houses.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

13 Jan 21

@pitsipeahie I agree

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@pitsipeahie (5049)

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12 Jan 21

@Shavkat Isn't it that it's how it is supposed to be? The problem arises when man messes up with the balance in nature. Everything has its proper place even in the animal kingdom.

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@allen0187 (58574)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

I would love to have a similar pet. Speaking of unusual pets, I had an albino python before and an iguana.

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@allen0187 (58574)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

@hereandthere got them at different times. Mostly stayed at my room. Had a sizeable terrarium for both. I had them out in my room but both got their scents on everything so I had to keep them in the terrarium.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

I am fine with Iguana because I had it before. I am not into an albino python.

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@hereandthere (45639)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

how long did they live allen? do you put them in a cage or lock them in a room when family or friends visit?

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@DaddyEvil (141219)

• United States

11 Jan 21

Oh, my! I often wonder what people are thinking when they bring home dangerous animals and call them 'pets'. Is the person stupid or just very ignorant? *shake my head* Although I did keep baby walking sharks for several years, they weren't dangerous. And I didn't choose to bring them home with me. They were a gift mailed to me from a friend in Australia. I was very surprised when I received them through the mail. I couldn't believe they could/would live through being handled by the US Post Office.

Now, the only pets I own are my fish and my

daughter. (Sometimes, I think about sending my daughter back when she is being very obstinate.

)

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

@DaddyEvil The feeling is mutual then. With this topic, I am planning to make a discussion about it.

They are so sweet then. Are you planning to have them again?

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

I haven't tried to pet sea creatures like that, except the goldfish. In fact, they were my younger brother's pet who cannot sustain taking good care of them during our teen years. I really cannot understand why they are so passionate about wild animals or insects. Be careful, Pretty might see your statement about her.

She might react differently.

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@DaddyEvil (141219)

• United States

12 Jan 21

I have called Pretty my pet for years... often in her hearing. When I do she claims she is keeping me as her pet!

The baby walking sharks acted like puppies. When I let them out of their tank they would follow me and squeak until I stopped and cuddled them.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

11 Jan 21

@Shavkat I would keep my distance from it. It is not my taste of a pet. No, I would not. I was dating someone once and he had a tarantula and he called him Mr. Bully. Mr. Bully was on the heater too long and got fried. The poor guy.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

@Hannihar I cannot even look at it. I don't like the hairy thing of its body and parts.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

I am sorry to hear about it. Well, one of the animals that I do not like is a spider and that includes tarantula.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

11 Jan 21

@Shavkat This one was mostly in a cage until he put it on the heating system and it got fried. It was a shame. I normally would not like either and nice sure if they I saw the tarantula again if it would bother me.

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@porwest (95936)

• United States

11 Jan 21

I have no interest in "unusual" pets, and certainly have no interest in a scorpion. Cuddle up to THAT thing. Egads. No way. I will take cats and dogs and that's it. MAYBE a hamster. The rest can stay in the store, thank you very much.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

It will be a terrifying moment when seeing someone playing around with his scorpions. Even in zoos, they let people hold big snakes and carry them. I can not do this.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

16 Jan 21

@porwest We can never tell when wild animals will strike.

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@porwest (95936)

• United States

13 Jan 21

@Shavkat Blech. Yep. I am right there with you. Don't like snakes either. lol

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@May2k8 (18461)

• Indonesia

11 Jan 21

I will hold onto the wood just in case it gets attacked by them.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

I will do the same thing. I will ask a terminator if he or she is available.

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@jobelbojel (36450)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

I would freak out or I would not touch or see it up close.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

I agree. I cannot understand why my friend suddenly engaged in this kind of petting a scorpion.

@choijungeun (2629)

• Hangzhou, China

11 Jan 21

i wish i can own a bamboo forest,a brook and a quiet cabin,then i can breed a cute pet.That's Panda.It was found by the foreigner.Pandas had a pathetic life,they were the tributes of the royalty,so people hunted,captured and slaughtered them for their skins.But after the Foreigner found them,they become the treasure of this country and finally they get the freedom and Panda Rights.I really like them,because they look very adorable

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

I doubt it if you can have a panda as a pet. I heard it is China's national animal and they need to be in Sichuan to live normally.

@rakski (132221)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

I definitely will not have an unusual pet.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

I am with you.

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@rakski (132221)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

@RasmaSandra (82412)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

11 Jan 21

No scorpions for me. I would not mind having a small chimp I could hold by the hand and go out on walks with,

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

I agree. It is better to have it than these scorpions.

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@freelancermariagrace (28886)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

For sure, I'd freak out when I see one.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

If I am going to visit him, I will not dare to enter his house.

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@ZedSmart (19785)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

Hells No! A niece friend have tarantula.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

I think these people are pulling to their graves so soon

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@rachakonda (77)

• Vijayawada, India

11 Jan 21

How can he take it into hands ? How can he kiss it , caress it? It's weird

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

I doubt it if he can hold it. He is really weird.

@prinzcy (32303)

• Malaysia

11 Jan 21

No, thanks! I'll stick with cats. Can cuddle one as well. I can't imagine cuddling snake or scorpion.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

I cannot imagine touching them, too.

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@kaylachan (74877)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

11 Jan 21

I would be anxious, but I know how to mask it pretty well. Don't need to give an animal a reason to attack.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

Being attacked by them is not a good thing. They do attack because humans disturbed them.

@LadyDuck (472476)

• Switzerland

11 Jan 21

I wounder why people do silly things... when they are tired of those animals they release them in the nature putting other people at risk.

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

I agree. They are so silly. If things went wrong, then they will be regretful

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

11 Jan 21

@LadyDuck I am sure people here are terrified of these creatures.

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@LadyDuck (472476)

• Switzerland

11 Jan 21

@Shavkat Some people buy snakes and then they release them in the nature... this is how the python snake invasion started in Florida.

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@sol_cee (38219)

• Philippines

12 Jan 21

I’ll have a pokemon loll

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@Shavkat (140225)

• Philippines

13 Jan 21

That's a good pet! It will not bite at all.