Exotic Pets

The increasing number of pet-unfriendly establishments has led the Japanese to taking care of smaller, less mobile animals such as birds, tropical fish, and reptiles – animals that are easy to maintain, quiet and can stay within the confines of a small cage or a terrarium.

In an effort to control and monitor the number of exotic pets in Japan, the Environment of Ministry is planning to draw up a law that would require the implantation of microchips under the skin of over 600 animal species, including snapping turtles and bears.