They can be quite demanding to care for, but there are quite a number of people who own one or more of these strange domesticated animals in their home.
Let's get started;
1.Wolf Hybrids
They are the products of cross breeding a regular dog and a wild wolf. Generally speaking, the more wolf gene in the equation, the more wolf-like your dog will be. Wolves are not domestic animals, so it’s of utmost significance they are well trained and socialized.
They certainly can be difficult to manage if you are not prepared for their needs and behaviors. For instance, it certainly doesn’t matter where they are, they always mark their territories. That means they are harder to train than your regular dog. They make sounds similar to that of a wolf, which sounds like howls. These animals are quite cautious of strangers, and their wild instincts would have them avoid people they don’t know.
Training this breed requires lot of patience, and you’d do well by finding them a companion to hang out. 2. Pigs
Keeping pigs as pets can be quite interesting. It’s renowned that pigs are ideal pets. They are listed among the smartest animals in the world, and are capable of performing complex tricks and acknowledging their own name.
Recent evidence has shown that pigs can quickly learn how mirrors work, thus putting them in the same intelligence category as apes. Many who bought pot-bellied pigs didn’t realize they can grow quite hasty to the upwards of 200-pounds! Being both intelligent and curious can soon prove to be a problem for their owners.
To have a pet like that can be a lot fun but a pig is a voracious eater and being omnivore will try to eat almost anything, so be sure to remember this next time you feed your pig from your palm.
3.Caribbean and Ecuadorian Hermit Crabs
Hermit crabs were in the past just a strange pet that never caught the attention to be a favorite pet because of its rather short life span, but there are some species (Coenobita clypeatus) that live up till their 23rd birthday! Some have even lived longer than 32 years.
Their body consists of an antenna, four (4) legs, a hefty pincer, and another pincer but smaller.
In general, they do best in groups and are very social animals. They also must have an adequate substrate to bury themselves when molting. All hermit crabs families take abandoned snail shells for their homes.
4. Cheetah
Yes cheetah! Even though people call it a "big cat", it's very different from all of the other bigcat species. They are more similar to a dog than a cat; un-retractable claws like dogs. They are very bashful, clean, and calm compared to other animal species. Some tribes in Africa are known to hunt with cheetahs even.
They can grow up to 125 pounds which means they eat a lot and its food is not a cat food but rather meat and some dog food.
Cheetahs don't consider adult humans as a food source but are known to attack humans when feeling threatened and when trying to protect their young. Cheetahs are sensitive to cold and require a long run; 800 meters at best.
5. Crocodile
When deciding whether perhaps you can keep a crocodile as pet, we must be very certain we can fulfill all that this animal requires. Even though some who keep crocs as pets have being known to share a bed with them, one shouldn't forget that they are still a rather dangerous animal and one of the most dangerous predators on our planet and a man-eater. Crocodiles are predators and much more powerful than man so it's definitely not a decent idea to share a bed with the reptile, it must have its own enclosure that is well secured. These animals must be housed in a secure terrarium and we should care for it like we do other reptiles.
Its enclosure must have an access to sun as well as a shade, with both murky and dry terrain.They must have a varied diet ranging from small mammals, frogs, insects, fish, lizards etcetera.
6. Stick Insects
They range in length from a few inches long to more than 1 foot from head to tail. Most look like twigs or leaves or sticks, which gives them a camouflage which they use in avoiding predators in the wild. Female stick insects lay up to 1,000 eggs at once. The young hatch after remaining in eggs for 1 to 3 seasons. Only male stick insects are known to fly, and are rarely hatched - with the probability of only 1 out of 1,000 hatches as male.
Most stick insects prefer a high humidity level and require an enclosure that is 3 times their size.
Stick insects enjoy being handled and will only bite if you squeeze or handle them roughly, so be gentle as they are delicate animals. They love a diet of fresh leaves blackberry and/or raspberry plants. 7. Llamas
Lamas are a group of intelligent animals and are quite easy to train. And because they are social animals, they enjoy the presence of other animal species. Llamas rarely bite or kick, unless provoked. They spit, but only when they feel threatened, annoyed or spooked. The average lifespan of a llama is 20 years, and sometimes vary between 15 and 30 years.
They are grass eaters and are known to eat grasses, vegetations and shrubs. Even though they can get the water from the food they eat, they also need fresh water to survive.
Their naturally inquisitive character and gentle temperament make them the perfect animals for therapy. When in the presence of these beautiful animals, they can provide you with an emotional lift.
8. Axolotls
Axolotls are cute, quiet amphibian pets. They do not transform into a full adult animal and retain must of their larval characteristics through their adult life. Axolotls enter adulthood at 2 years and their size ranges from between 20 to 40 centimeters, and have an average life span of 12 years. In the wild, they eat bugs, fish, worms, tadpoles, and even parts of other axolotls. While in captivity, they often fed commercial food like pellets and turtle sticks, they also eat frozen live worms and fish foods.
Always make sure you discard any uneaten food in their keep as their skin absorbs toxins, so it is also very important that their water is always cold and clean.
9. Sugar Gliders
Their name comes from their love for sweet foods and a membrane that allows them to glide. They are an animal family that gives birth to their young and the babies are raised in their pouch. They are small mammals; of which an adult weighs between 4 and 5 ounces. They are very playful and make as great pets.
In captivity, their life span may be as long as 14 years. Sugar gliders like large terrains, such as a multi-level ferret enclosure that measure at least 20 by 20 by 40 inches.
Sugar gliders are very social in nature and always need company. They bond deeply and enjoy spending time with you by engaging in fun activities. These pets eat vegetables, fruits, protein, insects and a host of common household food. 10. Sloths
People's interest in seeking sloths as pets has increased enthusiastically. They have interesting faces, and their slowness make them appear to be a pet that doesn't need much care. However, they are extremely hard to care for even for the professionals.
A sloth lives in the rainforest and weights up to 20 pounds. Their length is between 35 inches at maximum. They hang from tree branches with the aid of their long hooked claws and their diet includes leaves, fruit, tree buds and young twigs.
In captivity they eat supplementary vegetables (preferably those low in sugar) such as squash and carrots. In order to preserve energy, these animals sleep a lot. A sloth can live up to 30 years if kept in the right conditions.
Which of these pets would you consider keeping as pets?
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