When Exotic Pets Turn on Owners

This article was originally published at lizanest.com.

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From monkey mayhem in shopping malls to backyard lions turning deadly, exotic pet ownership can go from quirky to catastrophic in a heartbeat. While some people dream of owning a sugar-loving marmoset or a selfie-ready serval, these stories reveal the real—and often terrifying—consequences of keeping wild animals as companions. What follows is a countdown of jaw-dropping, bizarre, and sometimes tragic true stories involving exotic pets that ran amok, made headlines, and reminded the world why some creatures simply don’t belong in cages—or living rooms.