What Reddit recommends for Pets.

“Fish! I love fish/shrimp and sharing my aquarium with people but I always tell people to not get into fish keeping. I do not think the average person is suitable to keeping fish. I feel like the average person views aquatic animals as "lesser" and thus will not care to put in…”

“Rats are super loving and smart. They only live a couple years but great pets”

“Yes, same with guinea pigs”

“Reptiles are not beginner pets. That’s a common misconception. They require very specific husbandry and have to have their dietary needs met or you risk metabolic bone disease .”

“Parrots. If you must, rescue one from a rescue like I did, where I got to meet with her several times before taking her home and saw the other birds and what ownership was like. And how loud they scream. Because most all of them end up at the rescue eventually. Their lives are…”

“Goats. They are impossible to keep in. They will destroy your gardens. They will break into your sheds. Yes, they're cute and can be fun, but they're also kind of a nightmare lol”

“Hamster. They are so much more high maintenance than people realize and often end up neglected.”

“Jumping spiders! They’re highly intelligent, with their behavior more closely resembling a cat. They track your movements, remember you, have little spiders dreams when they sleep, ask for “uppies”, and have a genuine curiosity to their nature. Paid a breeder for Rumi here.…”

“Just here to say it’s very important that you NOT get a BUNNY . They are high maintenance, sensitive creatures. They’re often thought of as easier than cats and dogs and this leads to serious neglect.”

“High energy dogs if you can’t give the time to them they are a big commitment”

“Terrstrial hermit crabs - they combine the environment maintenance needs of a fish tank, with the specialized diet of a reptile, and the lifespan of a parrot. They need a surprisingly big tank to explore, dig, and molt successfully without getting too dry or cannibalizing each…”

“Hedgehog. I am the only person I know who had one. I am the only person I know who would actually would appreciate having a pet who is nocturnal, will basically hate you and be terrified of you until (or IF) you manage to get it used to you, who you can often not find a vet…”