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Animal Assisted Therapy: Other Small Sized Pets

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The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities

Caution
  • Shorter life span than bigger pets


  • Some of them stay awake all night


  • They can easily escape or hide away


  • Many of them don’t bond closely with humans


  • Many can bite or sting


Therapy for:
  • Anxiety


  • Stress


  • Loneliness


  • Depression


  • ADHD



Commonly sourced animals include:


  • Giant African Snail


  • Hermit Crab


  • Millipedes


  • Spiders/Tarantulas


  • Rodents


  • Amphibians: Axolotls, Frogs and Toads


  • Crabs


  • Scorpions


  • Tortoises



Comments
  • Suitable for apartment and small homes


  • Some of them are kept as food for bigger pets


  • Not expensive to maintain

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