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Owning a pet is quite fun and very fulfilling. The thing is, it is also a huge responsibility. So much so that
some pet owners have resorted to letting their pets go and releasing them inti the wild. Aside from it
being highly illegal, especially in the US, there are another million reasons why you shouldn’t release
pets in the wild. Here are pets you should never, ever think of releasing in the wild. Number one is a no
brainer, but please do stay tuned for it.
Number 10. Snakes
First off, if you even kept a snake as a pet, venomous or not, you’re crazy. Snakes are some of the most
dangerous creatures on earth. They can put a hurt on you in so many different ways, and I’m not going
to enumerate it to you guys one by one, it should be pretty self explanatory. In any case, these animals,
which are already dangerous in captivity, can potentially wreck more havoc if you release them in the
wild, especially in areas where they aren’t endemic.
Snakes, by design, aren’t very picky eaters. They prey on small animals, or any animal small enough to fit
in their mouths. Releasing one into non-native habitat would likely mean that you kill smaller native
species in that place.
A geological survey in Everglades found out that a number of pythons released in that area has killed
over 99 percent population of smaller animals. So, instead of releasing it to the nature, you should get a
new owner for your pet snake once you cannot handle it.
Number 9. Hermit Crabs
Hermit crabs are quickly becoming starter pets for those who have the taste for the exotic. However,
these tiny guys are, and I’m sorry for saying this, completely boring so non enthusiast pet owners often
find themselves trying to get rid of it, by any means necessary, and by that I mean by releasing it into the
wild. But, there are two reasons why you shouldn’t release these tiny crustacean into the wild.
One, these guys can carry certain bacteria from your tank into the wild, potentially destroying entire
ecosystems. Although hermit crabs are usually caught in the wild before they end up in pet store
shelves, as soon as it lives in any place other than its natural habitat, it can acquire certain bacteria and
pathogens that, while not harmful to the hermit crab itself, but can wreak havoc on wild populations of
other species.
And two, did you know that not all hermit crabs are the same? There are literally dozens of species of
this tiny creature, and if you release one specie in an area that is populated by a different species, then
all hell breaks loose. You are introducing a non endemic specie into an ecosystem, and history has
shown us that that is never a good thing.
If you find yourself trying to get rid of your pet hermit crab, don’t worry. There are actually people who
rescue these tiny critters. You’re better off just by giving it to them.
Number 8. Snails
Specifically speaking, the giant African land snail, which is, again, fast becoming a very popular pet for
the exotic minded. But then again, like the hermit crab, people quickly get bored of them and try to get
rid of them. But please, whatever you do, never ever release them into the wild.
This animal is actually illegal in United States because of its destructive power. To add to that, they
breed very fast. In fact, the entire giant African land snail population in United State can be tracked back
to 1966 when a young boy brought three to Miami. His grandmother released them into their garden
when they couldn’t handle to take care of the snails.
Seven years after the release of the snails, the population boomed to over 18 thousand and caused so
much damage to the environment, that the state of Florida had to spend over a million dollar to get rid
of the snails, a job that took them ten years to complete.
Number 7. The Green Iguana
This animal is taken as pet for many exotic animal lovers, mainly because they are pretty low
maintenance and easy to take care of, while they are young and small. The problem begins when they
get much bigger. So, some owners got the idea to just release it back to nature, where they thought it
belong.
If you haven’t caught on by now, releasing a non-native species to the wild will cause trouble to the
environment.
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