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  • Fennec on Random Predators You Can Own As A Pet

    (#1) Fennec

    • Vulpes zerda

    Fennec Foxes are arguably the cutest little predators you can own as a pet. These big-eared little critters are the smallest species of fox, and they have been domesticated for use in the pet trade.

    Fennec Foxes are opportunistic eaters, so they're okay eating just about anything that crosses their path. They will forage for edible plants, but they're just as happy snacking on eggs, reptiles, rodents, and insects.

    They aren't the most ferocious of predators out there, and there's virtually no chance your pet Fennec Fox will try to eat you. Still, they might terrify any rodents that wander into your home. 

    They are considered exotic pets, so they may not be allowed in your area. Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, and Washington don't allow people to keep them. In contrast, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas allow it, but with a permit.

  • Wolverine on Random Predators You Can Own As A Pet

    (#12) Wolverine

    • Gulo gulo

    There's a reason Marvel Comics' most aggressive character is named after this small North American critter. Wolverines are vicious, and they have never been domesticated. They are solitary animals that look somewhat like a cross between a small bear and a dog.

    Their ferocity makes it possible for them to take down animals larger than themselves, so they are a real "handle with extreme caution" sort of animal. It's atypical, but there are a few places where owning a wolverine as a pet is legal, though it's not advised by anyone who doesn't have a great deal of experience working with them.

    Wolverines are omnivorous, so they eat a lot of vegetation, but prefer meat whenever they can find it. In the wild, they eat caribou, moose, and mountain goats, but they are equally satisfied eating squirrels, rodents, and bird eggs. Wolverines tend to wander upwards of 15 miles in a 24-hour period, so they require a lot of land to remain happy.

  • Gray Wolf on Random Predators You Can Own As A Pet

    (#2) Gray Wolf

    • Canis lupus

    Technically, cats and dogs are predators, but they've been domesticated. The progenitor species of all domesticated dogs, the Gray Wolf, has not been domesticated. Regardless, they are allowed to b kept as pets in some places, though keeping them requires a great deal of care and understanding of their needs.

    After all, wolves are pack animals, so they need to have a lot of love and attention, but putting them into a home with dogs probably won't fit this need... and it will probably lead to the death of the dogs!

    Wolves require a lot more room to run around than a domesticated dog. A typical wolf will need to move around a ten to 15 square mile area to maintain their health and fitness. 

    Wolf puppies are socialized with people after about 16 weeks, and in the early stages, they are similar to dogs. When they grow up though, that's a different story. Wolves get large, and they require more food. Kibble won't keep them healthy like a dog, so you'll need to feed them cuts of raw meat. Other than that, they can be trained and kept safely, but at the end of the day, they're still a wild animal, so keep that in mind if you want to get one. Additionally, it's illegal in most places to keep wolves as pets, so check your local laws before attempting to acquire one.

  • Tiger on Random Predators You Can Own As A Pet

    (#4) Tiger

    • Panthera tigris

    The sad fact about keeping tigers as pets is that more live in captivity as pets than they do in the wild. Around 5,000 tigers live in captivity, many of them in the United States. According to the World Wildlife Fund, less than 4,000 tigers live in the wild.

    It is legal in a lot of states to own a tiger as a pet, and if you've seen The Hangover, you know that Mike Tyson had one. He really did. Caring for a tiger is expensive, and they can eat upwards of 90 lbs. of raw meat in one sitting. More than that, you can't keep a tiger in your back yard and think that's adequate. They need around 40 square miles of roaming territory, or they will become frustrated and could attack people.

    When they're cared for properly, tigers can be downright docile around humans. That's especially true if the tiger is loved and well-fed such that they don't have to hunt. They end up becoming large docile cats. That makes for a good pet, but they need a lot of time and attention, so any change in your behavior toward them could prove dangerous.

  • Gila monster on Random Predators You Can Own As A Pet

    (#14) Gila monster

    • Heloderma suspectum

    Gila Monsters are the only species of venomous lizard native to the United States. They are predators who enjoy subsisting on small birds, mammals, other lizards, frogs, insects, and carrion. They love bird and reptile eggs, but they don't eat often, so keeping one as a pet doesn't require as much food as many of the other animals on this list.

    A Gila Monster eats only about five to ten times a year in the wild, but when it does feed, it can eat as much as one-third of its body weight. They are slow-moving animals and don't typically require a large area, so keeping them as pets isn't too difficult.

    Most states don't allow the keeping of Gila Monsters without a permit, or at all. Their venom is as toxic as a Western diamondback rattlesnake, but it doesn't produce large amounts of it, so a bite won't kill a human. It could endanger a small child, and their bites only kill adults in the wild when intoxication is a factor.

    Their venom toxicity is what keeps them on lists of animals that aren't allowed in some states, but that doesn't mean they aren't good pets. So long as you are careful in handling them, they can be an interesting and exotic pet. They do have a quick and powerful bite, so caution is the name of the game.

  • Boa on Random Predators You Can Own As A Pet

    (#11) Boa

    • Boidae

    All species of snake are predators, but the one that winds up in most people's homes is the Boa Constrictor. There are several species, and also Pythons that take up a lot of terrariums around the world, but the Boa is the pet of champions. The snakes live long lives, and if they are well-cared for, they make for docile and friendly pets.

    Feeding a Boa Constrictor is a bit different for a captive animal than it is for them in the wild. Pet Boas are usually fed pre-killed rats and mice, whereas a wild animal will hunt and kill its own food. 

    So long as they're well-fed and cared for, they make for amazing pets you can take on the go (in some places). Most states allow for their sale in the pet trade, so they aren't as exotic as they once were.

    Caring for a large snake requires a large enough enclosure to keep them comfortable, but depending on the size of the snake, that's not necessarily a large space. You don't want to keep them in glass cages as this makes regulating their heat and humidity a challenge, but other than that, they are surprisingly easy to care for.

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Predators are not always wild animals. With the rapid development of the domesticated animal industry, people can get more unique pets. Most people have no idea that the most common pets can actually be ferocious predators in wild nature. If you try to raise a predator as a pet, it is actually unfair to this animal and you must learn more about the raising knowledge. 

Are you looking for some special pets? This interesting collection could give you inspiration. The random tool lists 15 predators people can own as a pet. However, each country has different laws and regulations on the protection of pets and wild animals, and legal parenting procedures are required.

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