Why We Shouldn T Exotic Pets Be Banned

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Thesis Statement: Exotic pets should not be banned in the United States because some of these pets are used for at-home experiments, people sometimes get attached to them and they become like family, and some pets are used for special needs. The first reason why exotic pets shouldn’t be banned is because some pets, like snakes, are used for experiments of their daily life. These experiments sometimes take place at home. Other types of experiments could take place at home, too. Things like nutrient based, or habitat based experiments are examples of these. A scientist could be very interested in this animal and need the trials for data. Furthermore exotic pets have very valuable lives to some people. They buy pets like alligators, snakes,

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