Exotic pets are most likely to be released in the wild and become invasive species

With import of Fish and Wildlife regulated reptiles exceeding one million individuals each year, it comes at no surprise that many of these animals are finding their way out of the house and into the wild where they are threatening natural ecosystems. Exotic pets can be extremely endearing and are bought cheaply when they are small babies by impulsive pet owners and collectors. The problem is when these animals get too large to handle, or are cast off by wavering attention spans, and they make their...

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