Keeping exotic pets in Singapore
Singapore does not allow the keeping of exotic pets such as reptiles, amphibians and primates as pets for the following reasons:
- They can spread diseases to humans and domestic animals.
- Collection of wild animals for trading will lead to imbalance of the ecosystem and threaten the survival of endangered species.
- Welfare of the animals may be compromised due to many reasons such as unsuitable living conditions, poor diets and lack of knowledge of the pet owner taking care of the animal.
- Singapore’s biodiversity would be greatly affected if such exotic pets were released in the wild, as most of them are non-native.
- Causes nuisance, fear and trauma to the general public if the animals escaped.
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