Prohibit the UK's Exotic Pet Trade

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Prohibit the UK's Exotic Pet Trade

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According to Gov UK, you can legally apply for a license to keep wild animals as pets. Whilst the idea of having your own pet monkey may seem thrilling, it comes with a mountain of unnecessary risks for you, your pet and for the environment.

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Frustratingly, the exotic pet trade is still legal in the UK. As it is legal, there is very little that sanctuaries and well meaning bystanders can do to help the situation. Experts agree that at least 1 in 3 reptiles harbours salmonella and shigella. The percentage of reptiles with salmonella is probably 77-90%.

For more information, check out what the ASPCA has to say about why the Exotic Pet Trade is so harmful! https://www.aspca.org/adopt/adoption-tips/exotic-animals-pets

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