Everyone loves weird and exotic animals; there is no denying that weird pets are a great conversation starter, and make for a more interesting chat than telling your mates about your pet hamster. From cute capybaras, curious kinkajous and terrifying tarantulas, we here at TheHouseShop.com, have rounded up 15 of the weirdest pets that you can actually own in the UK- take a gander and see if any take your fancy… (the pygmy goat and the capybara are currently topping the list in our office!). Just remember that if you’re living in a rental property, you may have trouble convincing your landlord that your pet micro-pig won’t make a mess. In some cases, you may even require to consider a home air purifier for pet dander problems.
To consider a home air purifier for pet dander problems. If your landowner disapproves you can always get a cat or a dog, which are easier to maintain as pet supplies for them are more affordable and readily available.
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1)African Pygmy Hedgehog
Hedgehogs are mega cute, and you can own a cute hedgehog friend! The African pygmy hedgehog is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, which is hardly surprising considering how petite and easy to look after they are.
2) Pygmy Goat
If you want a taste of farmer life but can’t commit to milking your animals every day or selling them for meat, then a pygmy goat is for you! These adorable little goats make for the perfect, low-maintenance family pet, as they are friendly and self-excising, but you will need a bit of land to keep them, so perhaps not ideal for townies.
3) Micro Pig
If a goat doesn’t quite take your fancy, why not consider a micro pig? Besides being ridiculously cute, micro pigs are also pretty cheap to keep- and they can even eat your leftovers! All you need to keep one is some outdoor space and a Council Parish Holding number. But please, please, please don’t forget that “micro” pigs do actually turn into rather large adult pigs… so make sure you aren’t sucked in by the cute little piglets without considering their fully-grown counterparts!
4) Capybara
So, you wake up one day and decide that your cute little guinea pig isn’t cool enough and doesn’t get you enough likes on Instagram. What do you do? Buy the world’s largest rodent, a capybara that looks pretty much the same as a guinea pig but much bigger. While capybaras are cool, they’re also very expensive and require loads of equipment, such as a swimming pool. You may only get one if you’re a millionaire. You and your capybara can go swimming together in your infinity pool.
5) Tarantula
If you’re not a fan of having friends and family around regularly, then a pet tarantula would be a fantastic investment. Tarantulas need little space, aren’t very sociable and are very quiet, so they’re a very low-maintenance pet- but with none of your friends coming around anymore and your spider not wanting to hang out with you, you better enjoy being alone.
6) Axolotl
Are they fish? Are they lizards? We’re not sure, but we know that an axolotl looks a bit like a Pokemon, so they’re pretty cool. And they’re actually kind of cute, so they’re bound to be a top conversation starter and will get you loads of likes on social media. As you understand, for their maintenance, you need an aquarium and a wireless aquarium thermometer to maintain the right temperature for the axolotl.
7) Marmoset Monkey
Marmosets are one of the smallest monkeys on the planet, so if you’re in the market for a small pet, this could be the one for you! While Marmosets are ridiculously cute, they are also very mischievous and require a lot of attention.
8) Octopus
Feel like livening up your fish tank? Look no further than a pet octopus! Octopuses are interesting to watch and will get everyone talking, and they don’t require much physical contact…mainly because they might try to attack you.
9) Chinchilla
Chinchillas are quite possibly the most adorable member of the rodent family, with their amazingly soft fur, fluffy tails and big ears. And they’re also odourless- what more could you ever want?! Being quite timid, Chinchillas are better suited to adults and older children and require much upkeep.
10) Sugar Glider
Forget hampsters—sugar gliders are the coolest pocket-sized pet you could possibly find. Part of the same family as kangaroos and koala bears, sugar gliders are super friendly, forming bonds with you and your entire family—even your other animals. And we all know that nothing is better than inter-animal friendships!
11) Kinkajou
Kinkajous are small animals that usually live in the rainforest. They’re very inquisitive, friendly and playful- but it’s doubtful you’d be up to see it, as these animals are nocturnal. 12) Giant African Land Snail
Snails may not be the most interesting/social/cuddly pet in the world, but I guess they have their own unique charm in that they carry their bed around on their back. Also, these giant snails are very low maintenance, so you will never have to worry about getting home early to spend time with them.
13) Fennec Fox
Can’t decide if you want a dog or a cat? Well, the fennec fox is the closest you can get to having a mixture of both, with the agility and aloofness of a cat, but the playfulness of a dog. Not only this, but the fennec fox is ridiculously cute, just check out those ears!
14) Bengal Cat
So you love big cats, like tigers, lions and leopards, but you can’t have one as a pet- the next best thing is a Bengal cat. Not only do they look like miniature leopards, but they’re not as likely to eat you as a real one is and won’t cost nearly half as much.
15) Madagascan Hissing Cockroach
If you find tarantulas a bit too mainstream, you might like the Madagascan hissing cockroach. These giant insects don’t sting/bite/run fast, so they’re good for kids; they make a loud hissing noise, which I guess the more insect-inclined people might enjoy.
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