THE FIVE RISKY PETS TO KEEP

Dangerous pets have become a popular past time over the last decade or so. More and more people are keeping animals that have the potential to seriously harm or kill them. Nobody seems to think that is is a good idea, but every single day we hear of people being hurt by their own pets. One thing that has contributed to this problem is the keeping of exotic pets. These are wild animals that are not meant to be pets at all. When you mix a dangerous pet with an owner that has no knowledge or respect for them, you are sure to have a problem sooner or later. Here are the five most dangerous types of pets to keep, and why they are so dangerous.


Big Cats - This category includes everything from a small bobcat to a full grown lion. People all over the world have tried to contain the raw power of these animals. Many have died trying to do so. Even the smaller bobcat, which is about the size of a large house cat, can be deadly if the situation is wrong. The dangers of a lion, tiger, jaguar, and the other larger cats are clear. They will eat you.

Constrictor Snakes - These large snakes are dangerous for a number of reasons. One, is because they are very powerful. Reticulated pythons, African rock pythons, and anacondas for example, are capable of killing a full grown man simply by constricting. What could these snakes do to a child? The other reason they are so dangerous is because they are notoriously capable escape artists. Can you imagine sleeping well with that knowledge? Even the smaller constrictors such as ball pythons can be dangerous to small children or pets.

Venomous Snakes - These are easily the most common dangerous pets to keep. People constantly underestimate the power, speed, and danger of these reptiles. Any venomous snake is a deadly pet in the making, and you should stay far away from keeping them as a pet. In spite of being experts in their field, snake handlers even get bitten. If they get bitten and are experts, then what chance do you really have?

Scorpions - This is yet another dangerous pet that is often underestimated. The venom in some of these scorpions are just as dangerous and powerful as some of the venomous snakes mentioned above. If you are keeping a scorpion as a pet, you are asking for a painful sting. If the scorpion is deadly, then you are playing with your life.

Dogs - Though the dog is not your typical deadly animal, they do kill. Because of the sheer volume of dogs that are kept as pets, they are the ones that attack humans most often. Though this does not mean you should not keep one as a pet, it might make you think twice about the breeds that you keep. You should make certain that you know how to take care of any breed before taking them on as a pet. Even still, exercise caution around these animals, particularly with children around. The family dog can in some situations be the most dangerous pet of all.