Does a platypus make a good pet?

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Answer by Anonymous

Heck yeah! Wel maybe not a male but if you get them at birth i hear they make that purring sound perry the platypus makes when you pet them, but when someone else pets em, they dont, it would make me feel special :D

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Reply by ashb63 (1):
where do you get a pet platypus? add a comment

posted by Anonymous
platypussses are venomous and i really dont knnow if its possible to have their venom glands removed, even if it was it would be a horrible and painfull process if you seriously love platypusses leave em in the wild add a comment

posted by Anonymous
probably but i just found out its against the law in every country :( ive always wanted 1 add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Only the males have the venom glands, so a female would be best add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Jut buy a damn dog add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Are you retarded? That was the absolute stupidest thing I've ever heard in my LIFE! It made zero since! add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Try a domesticated prairie dog! Those are good pets but do your research add a comment

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Answer by Robbie (28)

Considering they are wild animals, and one of the only venomous mammals, no. They are very rare, and there is a relatively little research on platypi, which are aquatic mammals which would add another reason why this would be a terrible pet. I also believe that they are an endangered species, therefore it would not be acceptable as a pet.

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posted by Anonymous
Platypi are actually quite common. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Platypi are not endangered, they are at least concern on the IUCN add a comment

posted by Anonymous
actually, only the males are venomous and they aren't considered endangered, and they are only semi-aquatic. that being said they probably would not be the best pet anyways. add a comment

Reply by Mojopal (0):
They are not venomous at all ( exept for the males) they are not an endagered species lol. They would make a good pet i think just get the right supplies add a comment

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Answer by Anonymous

Platypus are very hard to live with. Mine hates feta cheese and people with pimples. He has a problem with those wearing red hats. Though sombreros are fine.

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posted by Anonymous
haha are u serious? add a comment

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lmao add a comment

posted by Anonymous
How do you get one as a pet? I thought there was really no way. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
haha dude nice xD add a comment

posted by Anonymous
awsome!you have the best pet ever.i wish i were you add a comment

posted by Anonymous
platypuses are illegal to have as pets. they are very venomous that can kill many things add a comment

Reply by XxPearlKissxX (1):
hi , i am seriosly obsessed with them, but im not sure where they go.Do u need a pond?.Dont have it.Do u need a Big bowl with water in it ????? pleae reply .i am desperate.Thankyou add a comment

Reply by Mojopal (0):
platypi are not illegal... -_- i can't kill you they will just make you sick. They can't kill anything unless they step on an ant lol add a comment

posted by Anonymous
whatever dumbass thinks platypuses vemon kills many thing is a dumbass, it only kills small rodents(like mice and rats), and causes extreme pain to everything else add a comment

posted by Anonymous
Why the hell would you put a hat on a platypus? add a comment

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Answer by Anonymous

A stuffed Perry is your best bet for a pet platypus.

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posted by Anonymous
I have one from Disney. it is awesome!!! add a comment

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Answer by Sinefey (457)

No.They are a protected animal, they cant be owned legally as a pet. The males have a venomous spur, which is excruciating to adults, fatal to small dogs, babies.

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posted by Anonymous
no they aren't protected. Australian law says a platypus cant be held in captivity, very few zoos are even allowed to have a platypus exibit.but persononly i think a platypus would make a totally cool pet add a comment

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Answer by Anonymous

yes I would name mine perry.

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Answer by Anonymous

Sadly, no. I know someone who has a platypus and hates it. All it does is eat poop and swim. Sure they are really cool looking ans strange creatures but they are difficult and EXPENSIVE to take care of. Only the males are venomous.

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Answer by Anonymous

apperentally the males are poisonous, they have a HUGE appitite, and are the size of a housecat. Other than that there probably fairly good-i love platypuses-so don't get me wrong and think I am putting them down. They have a poison barb on the back of their legs-OnLy ThE mALes

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posted by Anonymous
Venomous actually. Yes there's a difference. See above for answer to the barb. add a comment

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platypuses are the best add a comment

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Answer by Timmmy (23)

Females maybe, but certainly not males. Males have a poisonous spur on their hind legs that causes severe pain for humans.

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posted by Anonymous
Don't touch it? Or like most other animals it could probably be surgically removed without causing much harm to the animal. Sort of like removing the skunk's spray to keep it as a pet. add a comment

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Answer by Anonymous

Platypus are the best pet in the world. Not a opinion. Act good with childs of whatever age. But do live in water. Nice with other pet's to. So what are you wating for go get your best pet. A nice wet pet. The platypus! Stil alive.

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Reply by number7916 (1):
do you have one? and if so where do you live and where did you get it? add a comment

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Answer by Xombicide (99)

The females would be okay, but males have a poisonous spur on their back legs. The poison won't kill you, but causes extreme, excruciating pain!

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Answer by Anonymous

i want a pet platypus so badly they are so awsome!

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Answer by Anonymous

idk but i love platypi! they r so cute! but if u do get 1 then don't get a male they r poisonis, but u can get a female they r cool.

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Answer by Anonymous

sadly no my friend use 2 have 1 but she took her back bcause it was hard 2 take care of

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Reply by iwantaplatypus (3):
where do you get them?!?!?! add a comment

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Answer by Anonymous

Yes the do there cool!!!!!

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Answer by Anonymous

Well, you could there not endangered, if you want to get one as a pet all you have to do is do your research and see if the local zoo will let you adopt one and you can just keep it there.

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Answer by iwantaplatypus (3)

where can you get a pet platypus? i want one so bad!!!

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Answer by Anonymous

Platypi make great pets. You may have to tar and feather it to get through customs though. I guess you could remove it's bill and call it a beaver but that's just cruel.

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Reply by number7916 (1):
where do you get one? add a comment

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Answer by Anonymous

If you need attention that badly... get a giant sombrero,.. leave the little guys alone.

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posted by Anonymous
people don't want them because they want attention. Most of these people want them because they're amazing. You're the one that wants attention if you take time out of your day to bag on innocent people that just want a pet. add a comment

posted by Anonymous
I agree, there are plenty of domesticated species to choose from, why go for a wild one that won't do any good to you or it. add a comment

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