Not knowing that exotic pets need special care

We live in a world where some people buy exotic pets just to be ‘different’ than other individuals, without knowing the complex care of such an animal. There are also individuals who choose an exotic animal and thinking that they involve lower maintenance costs or that they are easier to take care of – and this is so sad… 

“People buy pocket pets/exotics thinking they will be super low key pets that are easy to maintain. I argue they are much harder because of the delicate balance you have to strike. They have specific hide box needs, humidity needs, special bedding, heating requirements, basking areas, and special diets. They take a lot more work than your normal cat or dog,” explained vet and Reddit user littlehamsterz.