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The Dangers Of Owning An Exotic Animal

John Mitty Thursday, October 4, 2012

Chief Roy Gross of the Suffolk County SPCA said that an alligator was found in the last couple of days in Suffolk County and two in Nassau County.

Big cats, primates, small mammals, birds, and reptiles are available for sale from dealers across the United States . This means the public has easy access to inherently dangerous animals that are unsuitable as pets and illegal in New York State with a proper permit.

Exotic animals do not make good companions and pose serious health risks if they become aggressive. They can also be carriers for diseases and parasites that can cause serious risk of disease.

We have seen the dangers of owning a chimpanzee. Suffolk County has seen its fair share of exotics including alligators, leopards, cougars, bears, snakes and a variety of other animals.

The CDC reports diseases including Herpes B, monkeypox and salmonellosis from owning certain exotics.

Seventy-five (75) deaths have been attributed nationwide to owning some exotics. 5,000 - 7,000 tigers are kept as pets.

There have been 1610 reported incidents involving exotics between 1990 and 2011.

Please think before purchasing an exotic animal. You are putting your life and the lives of others in danger and may be facing criminal charges as well!

jmitty@longislandyellowpages.com

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