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The ethical boundaries of exotic pet keeping should prioritize animal welfare, biodiversity conservation, public health, and sustainability. Core principles include: assessing if the species' natural needs (habitat, diet, socialization) can be fully met in captivity without chronic stress or harm; ensuring sustainable, legal sourcing to prevent wildlife depletion and illegal trade; evaluating risks like zoonotic diseases and human safety; and applying the precautionary principle via "positive lists" that only permit proven suitable species. Owners must commit to lifelong expert care, with regulations banning unsuitable animals to avoid ethical violations.https://www.veterinary-practice.com/article/ethics-exotic-pet-trading-keeping
https://www.freedomforanimals.org.uk/blog/exotic-pets-ethical-or-not
https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/wwf-responsible-pet-guide
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7763047/
https://www.bornfreeusa.org/campaigns/animals-in-captivity/exotic-pets/
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