ALLPET.COM
There
is a growing number of reptile owners in the U.S according to the pet owner
survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturer Association. In 2011-2012, 4.6
million households have owned 13.4 million reptiles, compared to 9 million reptiles in 2003-2004.
The
two main benefits noted to having a reptile is that they are "quiet and
fun to watch and have in the household." However, it is important for reptile
owners to learn about their pets and how to provide proper care.
Reptiles include turtles,
tortoises, crocodiles, lizards, snakes, and tuataras. Reptiles are covered with
scales that protect their bodies and help them to retain moisture. They warm their bodies with heat from the
environment, making them exothermic.
Some interesting findings have been made about
those who own a reptile. In 2010, full-time workers and pet owners participated
in a survey conducted by Harris Interactive for CareerBuilder. The results shared
that reptile owners were most likely to have careers that include: engineering,
social work, marketing and public relations professions, police service,
editing and writing. Also, the shocking reports share that a reptile owner was
more likely to bring home six-figure salaries.
In another survey, Dr. Robert Wiseman, a
British psychologist at the University of Hertfordshire, studied the
personalities of more than 2,000 pet owners. His findings included the
following; fish keepers are the happiest, cat owners are sensitive and independent,
dog owners are fun to be with, and reptile owners are independent minded.
