I'm currently living at home with the parents so this decision is being thought out well before I move out (2-3 years away) and have a good income and can fully support an exotic. I'm just trying to get as much information on both so I can make a good decision as to which to get that would suit me (and the other half, though he doesn't really have a choice ^_^)

Bit about me... I am currently studying a degree in Welfare of Animals, and aspire to helping animals in one way or another as my job in the future.

Now I realise both are a huge commitment, perhaps even more so than a human child!! And have been researching these 2 animals in particular as a pet for the past 2 years and would really help if I could have the opinions of people who have first hand experience (Pro's and Con's) of both, expenses, and any experiences you have had with either and other points of interest about these 2 animals.

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My Little Ones
Hamsters 1.0.0
Ferrets 1.1.0
Cats 0.1.0
Dogs 1.0.0
Terrapin 1.0.0
Frog 0.1.0

My Dream Pets
Siberian Husky 1.1.0
Raccoon 1.0.0
European Polecat 1.1.0
Fennec Fox 1.0.0
Bearded Dragon 1.0.0