My boy is 6, and has been gassing for a pet for a long time. We want to get him something, but our parameters are pretty narrow:
- Can’t be a cat or dog (allergies)
- No rodents/mustelids (wife: ew)
- No snakes (wife: ew)
- No birds (wife: ew)
- No Arthropods (Wife: ew)
Reptiles/frogs/amphibians are ok in our books.
Ideally, I would like something he could physically handle on occasion but that’s not a deal breaker.
Fish are cool, but kind of boring to a 6 year old maybe.
Crabs are cool, but seem kind of cryptic.
Would be amazing if it didn’t break the bank and was somewhat easy to care for
Thoughts appreciated if you have any.
Sphinx cat. No dander to upset the allergies and they’re kind of high maintenence which would be excellent for teaching hygiene to the kiddo. Like you actually have to bathe them. Too many boys grow up avoiding showers and baths.
Other than that though they’re generally very chill animals. As much as cats can be chill. Not recommended for an indoor/outdoor animal as excess sun can cause this breed problems.