The trade of exotic pets is an ever-increasing market with a varying degree of legality around the globe. This essay briefly explores the ramifications of this practice to determine whether or not private ownership of undomesticated animals should be banned.
The market for undomesticated animals has seen an increase in popularity in recent years thanks to a variety of global economic and political factors. The intrigue of owning a dangerous or unusual animal has contributed to what is easily one of the most lucrative businesses in the global economy. In spite of the increasing legal penalties this practice carries around the world, the appeal of owning what has become a novel status symbol in today’s social media age has encouraged many to engage in the capture and purchasing of otherwise independent creatures.
While this has in some cases proven harmless to both the owners and the pets in question, there have been instances of undesirable consequences some of which were severe enough to mandate the passing of restrictive or prohibitive legislation. There are records of aggressive animals attacking other animals, or other humans including their owners. Further to this, wild animals may carry a number of diseases which, without adequate veterinarian intervention, can spread unbridled in humans and other animals alike (Lockwood, 2019). These factors, in addition to the effects of the poorly regulated capture and private ownership of wild pets on the creatures themselves, make a powerful case for the further restrictions.
In conclusion, since the trade of wild animals has significant benefits to select individuals as well as to certain world economies, the most sustainable approach to this matter would be to impose strict regulations and heavy penalties.

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