These Are Some of the Exotic Animals You Can Own in Texas

As an animal loving Texas resident, you are bound to have at least one pet. Most of us have a dog or cat, maybe even a fish, lizard, bird, or rabbit, but have you ever wanted to keep a pet with a little more pizazz?

Some people aren’t satisfied with the average animals you find in most pet stores. They want more thrill, a challenge, or to simply ease a sense of curiosity and passion surrounding a certain animal, leading them down the path of exotic pets.

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We’ve all watched 'Tiger King' and seen how that turned out, so it is important to understand what goes into keeping an exotic pet.

You can’t just go to the store and get yourself a wild animal, so it is a challenge to get an exotic pet in the first place. Even if you do find yourself in possession of an exotic pet, you typically have to go through a lot of paperwork and get specific permits to ensure that you can properly care for the creature without harming it or yourself.

If you want the exotic experience while still having the ease of owning a relatively common pet, I highly suggest looking into the variety of reptiles, amphibians, and birds you can own. They come with varying difficulty, can have very unique appearances and temperaments, and are just as great of pets as any other animal.

If you have ever been curious about what exotic pets are legal to own in Texas, some with and some without needing paperwork, keep scrolling.