Which Exotic Pet Should be Your Companion?

By: Jody Mabry
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Exotic Pet Should be Your Companion?
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About This Quiz

People buy exotic pets for many reasons. Maybe you are looking for something different, want to impress, or have always been curious about different types of animals. So which exotic pet should you buy? Take this quiz to find out.
How much room do you have for a pet?
I have a small cage.
I have a good sized cage.
I have an eight-foot aquarium.
I have at least an entire room for the pet.
Do you prefer high or low maintenance in regards to a pet?
I don't mind high-maintenance.
I prefer low-maintenance, but I can set the animal up well.
It doesn't matter.
I prefer it stay in one place. You know, like a fish.
Should you be able to potty train a pet?
Yes, I don't like poop.
It would be nice, but not needed.
I don't mind picking up after it.
The less poop the better.

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Do you mind having a mess around the house?
No, I've had dogs and toddlers before.
Yes. I'm not a messy person.
I guess not.
No mess at all.
Do you enjoy taking care of animals?
Yes, I love it.
Sure. It helps me feel good about myself.
Well, I like playing with them.
Not really.
Do you enjoy playing with animals?
Yes.
No, but I like to watch.
Oh yeah. The best thing ever.
I don't mind playing a little.

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Is it okay if your pet runs around a lot?
That's what they do.
Not really interested in something that always moves around.
I don't mind.
As long as it stays in its cage then that's cool.
Is it okay if your pet is nocturnal?
Yes.
No.
I suppose.
I don't care.
Why do you want an exotic pet?
Because it is different.
To help save the species.
I'm bored of domestic animals.
They are cool.

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What is one exotic pet you would not own?
A snake.
A monkey.
A ferret.
An endangered species.
Are you concerned about your pet getting loose?
Yes.
Nope and that's funny.
A little.
No, but others should be.
Is it okay if your pet is lazy?
I prefer it is not.
The lazier the better.
Sometimes.
I don't care either way.

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Are you afraid of snakes?
Yes!
Only poisonous ones.
They do look creepy.
Not at all.
What is your biggest fear of snakes?
That they will bite me.
That they will kill me.
That they will strangle me.
I'm not afraid.
Would you mind handling live prey?
It isn't on the top on my list.
I prefer veggies.
Maybe not.
Not at all.

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What size pet do you prefer?
Small.
Size doesn't matter.
Cat-sized.
I don't mind as long as I have space for it.
Do you need an animal to show affection back to you?
That would be nice.
On occasion.
Yes.
No.
Do you want to hold your pet all the time?
No, but I like to watch it play.
I don't want to hold it ever.
Yep!
Sometimes.

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Are you away from home a lot?
No.
Every month or so.
Occasionally, but I'd like to bring my pet with.
Yes.
Should your pet have a big personality?
Yep!
Don't care.
Sure.
No.
Will you want to take your pet for walks outside?
I'd love to.
I prefer an animal who plays on its own.
Maybe in my bag or purse.
Once in a while.

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Do you have any other pets in the house?
Cats.
Dogs.
No, but I do have children.
No.
What would you do if the pet wasn't working out?
Return it to where I bought it.
Not sure.
Give it to a friend.
Research on ways to make things better.
What is your financial situation?
I do well enough to own a pet.
I'm rich dude.
I rent a cheap apartment in a good neighborhood.
I am poor.

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Are you looking to own one or more exotic pets?
Just one.
Maybe a pair.
I'd like several.
I'm not even sure about one yet.
Where do you live?
In the suburbs.
In the country.
In the city.
In a large city.
What does "exotic pet" mean to you?
Something no one has.
The pet comes from far off like Africa or Australia.
It is not domestic.
It may be illegal.

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Do you have kids?
No.
A baby.
One or more toddlers.
Yes, older kids.
Have you owned pets before?
Yes, dogs.
A couple cats.
No.
Just fish.
Are you able to identify a pet's needs by their behavior?
I think so.
Not sure.
I'm good with pets.
No.

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