Professor/Dr. Stephen Divers is a British vet living abroad in the United States of America. He specialises in Advanced diagnostics and surgery of zoological species (esp reptiles, birds, exotic mammals, and fish).
Exotics or NTCAs: What should you call the ‘weird’ pets?
You may have heard us mention these types of animals on Veterinary Ramblings before: they include hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and many other small furry friends – often called ‘exotic’.
But why do we call them exotic? Is this term really accurate? And what does it mean for owners of these animals?