Owning Exotic Pets

Owning Exotic Pets Go Figure! After the owner of dangerous exotic pets released them into communities around Zanesville, Ohio, the subsequent shooting and killing of the animals by authorities has raised questions regarding the legality of owning certain exotic animals as pets. Credit: Dreamstime.com 75 deaths attributed to exotic pets Between 5,000 and 7,000 tigers 90% Estimated percent of all reptiles that carry and shed salmonella in their feces. (1990-2011) are kept as pets – more than exist in the wild. Species Deaths Big Cat (tiger, lion, liger, jaguar) 21 Reptile (python, constrictor, viper, mamba, rattlesnake, iguana) 18 Elephant 14 Bear Tiger population in the wild, as few as 3,200, are at an all-time low. Marine (killer whale) 2 Other (deer, elk, buffalo, gnu, wolf-hybrid) 16 1,610 Reported incidents involving exotic pets (1990-2011) Herpes B, monkeypox and salmonellosis Many exotic pets can transmit deadly diseases to humans. IIncidents IDeaths 150 100 50 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 CDC/ Joe Miller State exotic animal laws Bans most dangerous captive wildlife as pets (big cats, bears, wolves, primates, some reptiles) Does not ban dangerous captive wildlife but requires permits for certain species Bans some species of dangerous captive wildlife but allows others Does not regulate or restrict dangerous captive wildlife at all WA ME MT ND MN NH MA LRI OR WI ID SD MI WY IA PA ст NE NV IL IN UT VA CO KS KY DE MD TN AZ NM Ок AR GA MS AL LA TX AK SOURCES: BORNFREEUSA.ORG, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, WORLD WILDLIFE FUND, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION R. TORO / © LiveScience.com Owning Exotic Pets Go Figure! After the owner of dangerous exotic pets released them into communities around Zanesville, Ohio, the subsequent shooting and killing of the animals by authorities has raised questions regarding the legality of owning certain exotic animals as pets. Credit: Dreamstime.com 75 deaths attributed to exotic pets Between 5,000 and 7,000 tigers 90% Estimated percent of all reptiles that carry and shed salmonella in their feces. (1990-2011) are kept as pets – more than exist in the wild. Species Deaths Big Cat (tiger, lion, liger, jaguar) 21 Reptile (python, constrictor, viper, mamba, rattlesnake, iguana) 18 Elephant 14 Вear 4 Tiger population in the wild, as few as 3,200, are at an all-time low. Marine (killer whale) 2 Other (deer, elk, buffalo, gnu, wolf-hybrid) 16 1,610 Reported incidents involving exotic pets (1990-2011) Herpes B, monkeypox and salmonellosis Many exotic pets can transmit deadly diseases to humans. IIncidents IDeaths 150 100 50 1 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 CDC/ Joe Miller State exotic animal laws Bans most dangerous captive wildlife as pets (big cats, bears, wolves, primates, some reptiles) Does not ban dangerous captive wildlife but requires permits for certain species Bans some species of dangerous captive wildlife but allows others Does not regulate or restrict dangerous captive wildlife at all WA ME MT ND MN NH MA LRI OR WI ID SD MI WY IA PA ст NE NV IL IN UT VA CO KS MO KY DE MD TN AZ NM OK AR GA MS AL LA TX AK SOURCES: BORNFREEUSA.ORG, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, WORLD WILDLIFE FUND, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION R. TORO / © LiveScience.com Owning Exotic Pets Go Figure! After the owner of dangerous exotic pets released them into communities around Zanesville, Ohio, the subsequent shooting and killing of the animals by authorities has raised questions regarding the legality of owning certain exotic animals as pets. Credit: Dreamstime.com 75 deaths attributed to exotic pets Between 5,000 and 7,000 tigers 90% Estimated percent of all reptiles that carry and shed salmonella in their feces. (1990-2011) are kept as pets – more than exist in the wild. Species Deaths Big Cat (tiger, lion, liger, jaguar) 21 Reptile (python, constrictor, viper, mamba, rattlesnake, iguana) 18 Elephant 14 Вear 4 Tiger population in the wild, as few as 3,200, are at an all-time low. Marine (killer whale) 2 Other (deer, elk, buffalo, gnu, wolf-hybrid) 16 1,610 Reported incidents involving exotic pets (1990-2011) Herpes B, monkeypox and salmonellosis Many exotic pets can transmit deadly diseases to humans. IIncidents IDeaths 150 100 50 1 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 CDC/ Joe Miller State exotic animal laws Bans most dangerous captive wildlife as pets (big cats, bears, wolves, primates, some reptiles) Does not ban dangerous captive wildlife but requires permits for certain species Bans some species of dangerous captive wildlife but allows others Does not regulate or restrict dangerous captive wildlife at all WA ME MT ND MN NH MA LRI OR WI ID SD MI WY IA PA ст NE NV IL IN UT VA CO KS MO KY DE MD TN AZ NM OK AR GA MS AL LA TX AK SOURCES: BORNFREEUSA.ORG, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, WORLD WILDLIFE FUND, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION R. TORO / © LiveScience.com Owning Exotic Pets Go Figure! After the owner of dangerous exotic pets released them into communities around Zanesville, Ohio, the subsequent shooting and killing of the animals by authorities has raised questions regarding the legality of owning certain exotic animals as pets. Credit: Dreamstime.com 75 deaths attributed to exotic pets Between 5,000 and 7,000 tigers 90% Estimated percent of all reptiles that carry and shed salmonella in their feces. (1990-2011) are kept as pets – more than exist in the wild. Species Deaths Big Cat (tiger, lion, liger, jaguar) 21 Reptile (python, constrictor, viper, mamba, rattlesnake, iguana) 18 Elephant 14 Вear 4 Tiger population in the wild, as few as 3,200, are at an all-time low. Marine (killer whale) 2 Other (deer, elk, buffalo, gnu, wolf-hybrid) 16 1,610 Reported incidents involving exotic pets (1990-2011) Herpes B, monkeypox and salmonellosis Many exotic pets can transmit deadly diseases to humans. IIncidents IDeaths 150 100 50 1 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 CDC/ Joe Miller State exotic animal laws Bans most dangerous captive wildlife as pets (big cats, bears, wolves, primates, some reptiles) Does not ban dangerous captive wildlife but requires permits for certain species Bans some species of dangerous captive wildlife but allows others Does not regulate or restrict dangerous captive wildlife at all WA ME MT ND MN NH MA LRI OR WI ID SD MI WY IA PA ст NE NV IL IN UT VA CO KS MO KY DE MD TN AZ NM OK AR GA MS AL LA TX AK SOURCES: BORNFREEUSA.ORG, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, WORLD WILDLIFE FUND, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION R. TORO / © LiveScience.com Owning Exotic Pets Go Figure! After the owner of dangerous exotic pets released them into communities around Zanesville, Ohio, the subsequent shooting and killing of the animals by authorities has raised questions regarding the legality of owning certain exotic animals as pets. Credit: Dreamstime.com 75 deaths attributed to exotic pets Between 5,000 and 7,000 tigers 90% Estimated percent of all reptiles that carry and shed salmonella in their feces. (1990-2011) are kept as pets – more than exist in the wild. Species Deaths Big Cat (tiger, lion, liger, jaguar) 21 Reptile (python, constrictor, viper, mamba, rattlesnake, iguana) 18 Elephant 14 Вear 4 Tiger population in the wild, as few as 3,200, are at an all-time low. Marine (killer whale) 2 Other (deer, elk, buffalo, gnu, wolf-hybrid) 16 1,610 Reported incidents involving exotic pets (1990-2011) Herpes B, monkeypox and salmonellosis Many exotic pets can transmit deadly diseases to humans. IIncidents IDeaths 150 100 50 1 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 CDC/ Joe Miller State exotic animal laws Bans most dangerous captive wildlife as pets (big cats, bears, wolves, primates, some reptiles) Does not ban dangerous captive wildlife but requires permits for certain species Bans some species of dangerous captive wildlife but allows others Does not regulate or restrict dangerous captive wildlife at all WA ME MT ND MN NH MA LRI OR WI ID SD MI WY IA PA ст NE NV IL IN UT VA CO KS MO KY DE MD TN AZ NM OK AR GA MS AL LA TX AK SOURCES: BORNFREEUSA.ORG, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, WORLD WILDLIFE FUND, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION R. TORO / © LiveScience.com Owning Exotic Pets Go Figure! After the owner of dangerous exotic pets released them into communities around Zanesville, Ohio, the subsequent shooting and killing of the animals by authorities has raised questions regarding the legality of owning certain exotic animals as pets. Credit: Dreamstime.com 75 deaths attributed to exotic pets Between 5,000 and 7,000 tigers 90% Estimated percent of all reptiles that carry and shed salmonella in their feces. (1990-2011) are kept as pets – more than exist in the wild. Species Deaths Big Cat (tiger, lion, liger, jaguar) 21 Reptile (python, constrictor, viper, mamba, rattlesnake, iguana) 18 Elephant 14 Вear 4 Tiger population in the wild, as few as 3,200, are at an all-time low. Marine (killer whale) 2 Other (deer, elk, buffalo, gnu, wolf-hybrid) 16 1,610 Reported incidents involving exotic pets (1990-2011) Herpes B, monkeypox and salmonellosis Many exotic pets can transmit deadly diseases to humans. IIncidents IDeaths 150 100 50 1 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 CDC/ Joe Miller State exotic animal laws Bans most dangerous captive wildlife as pets (big cats, bears, wolves, primates, some reptiles) Does not ban dangerous captive wildlife but requires permits for certain species Bans some species of dangerous captive wildlife but allows others Does not regulate or restrict dangerous captive wildlife at all WA ME MT ND MN NH MA LRI OR WI ID SD MI WY IA PA ст NE NV IL IN UT VA CO KS MO KY DE MD TN AZ NM OK AR GA MS AL LA TX AK SOURCES: BORNFREEUSA.ORG, THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES, WORLD WILDLIFE FUND, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION R. TORO / © LiveScience.com