Such animals as reptiles are largely considered exotic pets. This may conversion in the future, as 'exotic' pet claim is Pet Tags increasing rapidly. They can also become quite aggressive if not ever handled.

A pet can be acquired from an animal shelter, a breeder, and from private transactions, on average due to the giving away of extra newborns after the birth of a litter. See also pet adoption. Because of environmental and free seat belt concerns, some pets are criminal in many jurisdictions.