The Worst Animals To Keep As Pets

Green iguana

The green iguana can be a drain on your bank account, as they require a lot of space, special temperature regulation, and a specific diet.

Hermit crab

If you keep this popular marine animal as a household pet, you may be unknowingly condemning it to a life of misery.

Parakeet

This common household bird is often considered annoying with its constant squawking and screeching, and it can also be quite mean.

Leopard cat (Bengal)

It is said that this cat is still too wild to tolerate domestic life. It also needs to be able to hunt and does not take well to store-bought cat food.

Long-tailed chinchilla

Chinchillas are soft and adorable, but they are highly social creatures and need a lot of attention.

Armadillo

Armadillos are known to carry leprosy—need we say more?

Scorpion

The Emperor scorpion is the most popular pet scorpion as it tends to be docile, and its sting is comparable to that of a wasp.

Bat

Bats should never be kept in captivity, as flying free in the wild is necessary to their health and well-being.

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