Exotic Pets and Their Impact

What is one reason exotic pets have become more popular in recent years?

• They are easier to care for than other pets.

• People often purchase them as babies without realizing the care needed.

• They are cheaper than traditional pets.

• They are safer to have around children.

What is a potential problem with releasing exotic pets into the wild in Florida?

• They will immediately die due to the climate.

• They can start breeding and become invasive.

• They will become friendly with native animals.

• They will improve the local ecosystem.

Why might Burmese pythons be abandoned in the wild?

• They are too small to be kept as pets.

• They are too expensive to feed.

• They grow too large for the average home.

• They are too friendly with other animals.

What is a challenge scientists face with invasive species?

• Predicting which species will become invasive.

• Finding enough food for them.

• Making them friendly with native species.

• Training them to live in zoos.

What is the climate like in southern Florida that allows exotic pets to survive?

• Cold and dry

• Wet and warm

• Hot and dry

• Cold and wet

What analogy is used to describe the impact of small changes in the environment?

• A chain reaction

• A set of dominos

• A rolling ball

• A falling leaf

What can happen if the behavior of exotic animals changes the habits of other animals?

• The changes are usually minor.

• The changes can be far-reaching.

• The changes are always positive.

• The changes are easily reversible.

What is one reason people might not realize the impact of exotic pets?

• They are always visible in the wild.

• They seem harmless at first.

• They are too small to notice.

• They are always friendly.

What is a common issue with owning large exotic pets like Burmese pythons?

• They are too friendly with strangers.

• They require too much space and care.

• They are too noisy.

• They are too colorful.

What is the main topic of the passage?

• The benefits of owning exotic pets

• The challenges and impacts of exotic pets in Florida

• The history of exotic pets

• The diet of exotic pets