7 Exotic Animals That Are Legal To Own But You Shouldn’t Keep As Pets

5) Skunks (5 of 7)

5) Skunks (5 of 7)

Skunks are also very popular pets, and can be legally owned as well. You can have their scent glands removed, which will ensure that you don’t get to experience their nasty smell, but you will also be taking their primary line of defense against predators.

Skunks are also very hard to look after, since they are destructive if bored, and are nocturnal, which will mean that you’ll constantly be disturbed during the night.