While a pet is a man’s best friend, what if the pet could probably wake up and feed on you one day? While this can be very concerning for you, it is not a scary thought for many people around the globe who have managed to make friends out of animals that seem slightly unconventional and weird. If you are a pet lover, you may just find yourself considering some of the following pet options (after all, you can't consider something you have no knowledge of). Here are some weird pet options that some people have taken into consideration around the world.
Tortoise
Here is a weird pet that is ‘slowly’ replacing the conventional pet species in European countries. If you are patient and tolerant, then this might just be the perfect friend you and your kids need. While many people have not considered this option yet, tortoises are very low-maintenance pets that can last for decades, sparing you the emotional turmoil involved with petting other animals. They can thrive both indoors and outdoors and because they are slow, you don't have to worry about them running away from home. You, however, need to research their needs in terms of habitats and species so that you can be well-equipped to pet them.
Pygmy Goat
While some people appreciate goat meat, not many can see beyond petting these animals. However, in rural Australia, many people have grown to love pygmy goats, even opting to pet them and form strong bonds with them. These goats are very playful and social, making them a good companion to their owners. They are also very small, making them child-friendly and a non-hazard in your household. While they can be very mischievous if they are not adequately entertained, these odd little fellas make for a good petting option
Tarantula
If you have a fear of spiders, then this pet option can be even weirder for you. This option has especially been opted for by people who are not necessarily seeking to make an emotional connection with their pets but are instead fascinated and intrigued by the thought of owning a spider and petting it. For exotic pet enthusiasts, this is a good option as it requires minimal upkeep and low maintenance. You just, however, have to be sure that you handle it with care to avoid being unexpectedly bitten by your pet option.
Fox
While in some countries this very dangerous animal cannot be domesticated as per legal guidelines, some European countries have legalized keeping them as pets. Although dangerous, when they are adequately trained they can become wonderful companions due to their very playful nature and ability to bond with their owners. They are creatures of curiosity, so walking them would be a fun adventure, and seeing their reaction to different things can be intriguing and entertaining. Owners are, however, tasked with the duty to feed them as per their dietary needs, even if the diet can be hard to maintain. Nonetheless, If you love living on the edge and live in these countries, you can opt for this pet option.
Scorpion
While many people are often traumatized at the thought of crossing paths with this very venomous animal, some people have found them fascinating enough to keep them as pets. For people who love observing animals and seeing their lives and growth game, this is the perfect pet option. Scorpions require minimal upkeep and space making them easy to pet animals. You don't even need to interact with them daily, making it easy for you when you decide to go on vacations or to visit other people. Due to the venomous nature of this pet option, you need to ensure that you exercise caution and ensure that you handle them with care to avoid any unwanted accidents.
Piranha
Although this fish is deadly and very dangerous to pets, some people have found it interesting enough to keep it as pets in their homes. People from Asian countries and countries like New Guinea are some of the people who have hopped onto this trend of domesticating Piranha. This option is, however, very high maintenance and requires individuals to have a setup that matches that of an aquarium if they want to take in this fish as a pet. They also require specific water conditions and are extremely violent making it weird as to why someone would want to pet them. Nonetheless, if you pet this animal, you can have a first-hand show of observing its behaviour as well as its feeding habits, which, may turn out to be fascinating and entertaining.
Hissing Cockroach
While the first thought you may have had on domesticating a cockroach is feeling the need to step on it and kill it, some people find a specific species of the cockroach family pettable. This means that the next time you go to a friend's house, you can't just step on a cockroach you see without ensuring that it is not considered a part of the family. Nonetheless, this fascinating species is very fascinating to watch, thus some people choose to pet it. It has also been used in educational settings as it has a unique nature. If you want a low-maintenance and easy-to-care-for pet option, then you may fancy yourself becoming a cockroach pet owner. This may, however, just be for a little while as they tend to have a very short life span.