Sentinel Digital Desk
Among enthusiasts of exotic pets in India, these sociable rodents are gaining popularity. The country ranks as one of the world's leading importers of guinea pigs.
The regulations concerning exotic pets don't forbid the documented ownership of a fennec fox in India. This North African canid, recognized for its notably large ears, holds the title of the smallest among all the world's foxes.
Being one of the tiniest monkeys globally, the charming look of the pygmy marmoset contributes to its high demand as a pet in India.
Referred to as the four-toed hedgehog, this non-indigenous spiny mammal species is typically permitted as a pet in India.
Although they are technically invasive to our ecosystem, owning and keeping iguanas as pets is allowed in India.
Sugar Gliders, arboreal marsupials resembling squirrels, originate from Australia and Papua New Guinea. It is permissible to own these exotic creatures in India.
Although they aren't the most sought-after exotic pets, these small New World Monkeys can still be obtained due to existing legal loopholes.
The ownership legality of tarantulas in India remains contentious, yet their ethical implications are unquestionably concerning.