Top 7 Dangerous Animals as Pets

by Rachel Willy Marketing Manager

Do not hurry to get exotic animals, because they often can cause serious health problems, injuries, and even death. What you need to know about the most dangerous pets and what rules of care should be observed?

Many animals are not suitable for home keeping due to the fact that they are a source of increased danger. The most dangerous animals include cute martens, foxes, and harmless turtles, and various exotic insects and reptiles. We have compiled a list of animals that can be dangerous for human and also it will be much better off living in their natural environment than in a city apartment.

Dumbo Rats:

Small pets like mice, rats, and other rodents can be very dangerous. Rodents are known distributors of infectious diseases. Of course, ornamental rats and mice do not carry such a threat as their wild counterparts, but still, they are potentially dangerous, so they deserve a place on this list.

Home Rabbits:

Appearance is deceptive. This statement has been repeatedly confirmed by life. Rabbits look like charming creatures, from which you don’t expect threats, but you should. The teeth of rabbits grow all their life, maintaining excellent sharpness. But this is rather a potential danger, as most animals are still friendly. The most serious danger that may come from these furry cute animals is tularemia. This disease, carried by rabbits, is acute and can be accompanied by many complications.

Persian Chinchilla Cat:

The danger that these cute, affectionate animals present is not always obvious. Visible threat: they can inflict deep wounds with their sharp claws or teeth. Hidden threat: cats are carriers of such dangerous diseases as rabies, encephalitis, tularemia, and others.

Leonberger:

Dogs can be very aggressive for a variety of reasons. They can cause serious injury and injury to people, especially children, as well as other animals. Some injuries can be fatal. In addition, dogs are carriers of rabies and some other diseases that are dangerous to humans.

Snakes:

Keeping exotic animals at home, some of which are snakes is risky. Poisonous snakes, pythons and boas can be very dangerous if you do not comply with safety measures or leave the animal hungry. Known cases of attacks of hungry snakes on pets and children.

Hedgehog:

Wild animals (foxes, hedgehogs, chipmunks, squirrels, wild cats, raccoons, and others) are among the most dangerous animals by definition. It is impossible to tame a wild animal living according to the laws of nature, following its natural instincts, for a short time by historical standards. In addition to aggression, wild animals are as dangerous as carriers of disease. Domesticated animals also represent such a danger, but to a lesser extent than animals taken from nature.

Seychelles Turtle:

Wild animals share the palm in the degree of danger with none, but with turtles. First, many species of turtles are aggressive, especially in sea species. They can inflict deep wounds with their powerful beak, even biting their fingers. And secondly, turtles often become sources of salmonellosis outbreaks. Approximately 80-90% of cases of infection with this terrible disease are caused by contact with turtles. Pick up salmonellosis is easy - just do not wash your hands after touching the animal. Children suffer most, as they most often take turtles in their hands. In addition to the animal itself, the danger is also its place of detention.