2021 ANIMAL STORIES MAGAZINE

Page 16 2021 PET MAGAZINE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS JANUARY 21, 2021 Continue p By definition (from Wikipedia) an exotic pet is “a rare or unusual animal pet; an animal kept within human households which is relatively unusual to keep or is generally thought of as a wild species rather than as a pet.” Sticking to the word “unusual” in the definition there are several pets that could be included into the family without violating local restrictions. These “unusual” pets can include anything from an ant farm to a dragon to cockroaches, mice, rats, spiders and all things in between. But why would someone want one of these out of the ordinary pets? To find out, it is good to hear it right from a pet owner. LDN asked Logan County teenager Devin Fry to talk about her pets. Devin owns two bearded dragons. She’s had them for two years and they are rescue animals. She loves her dragons and enjoys talking about how cute and loving they are. Even though the little reptiles are fierce looking, they have a gentle nature and are very playful. Devin also knows them by their personalities and sees the differences in each one. The bearded dragon can grow up to 24 inches long. They have a life span of as long as ten years. They are friendly and they can move their front “arms” in a manner that makes them appear to be waving. From Wikipedia, “The name “bearded dragon” refers to the “beard” of the dragon, the underside of the throat, which can turn black and puff out for a number of reasons, most often as a result of stress, or if they feel threatened.” Another