People Actually Own These Really Unusual Pets

Everyone loves a generic pet — cats, dogs, parrots, and even goldfish can easily find a loving home. These pet owners, though, have more unique preferences when it comes to their pets. These owners see the world from a different perspective and appreciate everything around them that others take for granted. You won’t believe what animals these people keep as pets! But, regardless of your opinion on having an unusual pet, they can still be a lot of fun to read about. So, hop onto this article to learn more about these strange animals!

Spiders

People around the world have spiders as pets in their homes. These spiders are used for pest control and to produce venom in medications. The most common spider species people keep as pets are the orb-weaver or garden spider.

When kept indoors, these spiders can be found hanging from the ceiling in their web at night. People who own a garden spider as a pet usually feed them crickets. They indeed make exciting pets, as some people freak out when seeing a spider.

Snakes

African rock pythons are an interesting pet, to say the least. Like any other pet, it needs to eat and sleep regularly. However, it can be very selective regarding what it wants to eat. It loves food that hasn't been frozen and has tiny chunks of meat in it.

Regarding sleeping, snakes prefer different temperatures than humans, so sometimes it's hard to keep them comfortable without spending money on a new air conditioner or heater. Other perks of owning an African rock python are that they love sunbathing on logs and rocks and feasting on animals like mice!

Crocodiles

Owning a crocodile may sound like a joke, but it's apparently an easy, low-maintenance pet to own - if you enjoy a bit of danger, that is. Crocodiles love water and can happily spend hours in their large pool at home, allowing you plenty of time to get on with your day.

Crocs can become relatively calm but can be aggressive if provoked, love meat in their food, and need a large tank. Still, they're not too bad if you're the kind of person who wants a cool and unique pet with a hint of danger.

Owls

Owls are, admittedly, a strange pet choice. Unlike dogs or cats that you can let run around outside on their own, owls require a lot of care and training before they're ready to fly free. They also require special consideration when it comes to their needs - they eat either rodents or chicks, their water needs refrigeration every day, and they spend most of their day sleeping.

The term "night owl" definitely comes from the fact that these nocturnal birds are awake all night, and then need about 12 hours of sleep during the daytime. So, if you're not prepared for the demanding responsibility of owning an owl, it might be best to steer clear.