Presenter:Interesting.What do you do then? Jessica:Find out everything there is to know about the species you are thinking of.Buy a good care guide,talk to your vet,surf the net and contact other people who have the same pet to find out the pros and cons.How much space will your pet require?Do you need a really big house for it to run around?If it needs regular exercise,make sure you have enough spare time each day.How long will your pet live?Some species of reptile may live longer than you,so are you prepared to spend the whole of your life looking after it? Presenter:Sounds like it is not an easy decision to make. Jessica:Indeed.There are many more factors to consider.For instance,it may be difficult to find a vet who has experience with exotic pets,so,you should find out it there is one in your neighborhood.And the next question...? Presenter:Right.Olivia is worried about her family,is that right? Olivia:[Slight Scottish accent]yeah,exactly.Is it a good idea to have an exotic pet when you have little kids? Jessica:well,to tell you the truth,children and exotic pets don't really mix,so maybe it would be a better idea to buy a dog or a guinea pig instead,especially considering that some species are potentially dangerous to people and other animals.For example,tarantulas may bite if they feel threatened and release their hairs,which can irritate your skin and eyes. Presenter:Now on to Thomas. Thomas:[Yorkshire accent]Oh,hello.I just wanted to ask about the financial aspect of the whole thing. Jessica:That's a good question.In most cases the cost of accommodation,food and vet bills is likely to be higher than the initial price of the pet,so think carefully about whether you are prepared for the expenses.Plus,exotic pets have specific food requirements,and may need to be fed with foods that are quite expensive to get,or that are really unpleasant to deal with,such as frozen mice.Also who will look after your pet,if you go on holiday?It may not be as easy to find a willing pet-sitter for a tarantula as it would be for a cute little kitten. Presenter:OK,well,sadly that's all we've got time for,so Jessica,any final message for our listeners. Jessica:As you can see,there are a lot of factors involved while choosing an exotic pet, or,rather,deciding whether to have one in the first place.So,take your time.It is better to 1626Presenter: Interesting. What do yOIl do then? Jessica: Find out everything there is to know about the species you are thinking of. Buy a good care guide , talk to your vet, surf the net and contact other people who havethe same pet to find out the pros and cons. How much spacewill your pet require? Do you need a really big house for it to run around? If it needs regular exercise , make sure you have enough spare time each day. How long will your pet live? SO,me species of reptile may live longer than you , so are you prepared to spend the whole of your life looking after it? pr te Sounds like it is not an easy decision to make. Jessica: Indeed. There are many more factors to consider. For instance , it may be difficult to find a vet who has experience with exotic pets, so , you should find out it there is one in your neighborhood. And the next question …? Presenter: Right. Olivia is worried about her family , is that right? Olivia: [Slight Scottish accent] yeah , exactly. Is it a good idea to have an exotic pet when you have little kids? 四ica:well to tell you the truth , children and exotic pets don't really mix , so maybe it .. would be a better idea to buy a dog or a guinea pig instead, especially considering that some species are potentially dangerous to people andother animals. Forexample , tarantulas may bite if they feel threatened and release theirhairs, which can irritate your skin and eyes. Pr四enter: Now on to Thomas. Thomas : [Yo'rkshire accent] Oh , he1l9' J just wanted to, ask about the financial aspect of the whole thing. Jωica: That's a good question. In most 量ses the cost of accommodation , food and vet bills is likely to be higher than the initial price of the pet, so think carefullY about whether you are prepared for the expenses. Plus, exotic pets have specific food requirements, and may need to be fed with foods that are quite expensive to get, or that are really unpleasant to deal with , such as frozen mice. Also who will look after your pet , if you go on holiday? It may not be as easy to find a willing pet-sitter for a tarantula as it would be for a cute little kitten. Presenter: OK , well , sadly that's all we' ve got time for , so Jessica , allY final message / for our listeners. 四sica: As you can see , there are a lot of factors involved while choosing an exotic pet , or, rather, deciding whether to have one in the first place. So, take your time. It is better to 1626