Some people even consider their pets to be part of their family. But “health problems or the pet living longer than expected are among the most common reasons owners give for needing to get rid of their exotic pet. People say it wouldn't be the same if it were a different pet. But a new home for the animal often proves difficult. Some abandon them in the wild." Barraco said. Instead of getting rid of their pets, people might get a different pet. There is a wide variety of animals that anyone can get that is not illegal. The only problem is that people will continue to own exotic pets even if they were banned. The solution to this is to stop all sales, obviously some people will still have them, but that would definitely slow down the amount in the United States of America. Exotic animals should not be allowed in the United States, people should own pets that are