Top 7 Exotic Pets

Hedgehogs are a little more common than you might think. That doesn't mean they aren't still considered exotic. Hedgehogs are adorable but do require a fair amount of work to keep.

Snakes are fantastic exotic pets. They will definitely raise the eyebrows of guests you have over that did not know you had one or more. Many species are fairly easy to keep, but ball pythons are the most popular.

It's a mouse. No, it's a gerbil. Wait, no it's a chinchilla. Like hedgehogs they are more common than in the past. But these furry friends make very great pets you will be so happy you picked.

Fennec foxes are not a normal pet and easily qualify as an exotic pet. Their giant ears make them almost cartoon-like. Keeping one as a pet might be more difficult than you are ready for though if you are a beginner.

What smells? In all actuality skunk pets are not smelly due to the fact they are de-scented when kept with humans. Keep in mind though they are very active and do require a lot of attention.

Yes, it does seem crazy that someone might keep a porcupine in their home. However, they can be very friendly and affectionate when raised from an early age. Just don't try to pull one from the wild as you'll end up with a face full of quills.

Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin are not the only people that had tiger pets. There are actually more tigers as pets than in the wild. The debate on whether or not they should be pets at all is very volatile though, so if you are thinking about going this route do plenty of research.