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Have you ever wondered why camels are popular pets for humans? What makes camels so special? What are the traits that make them unique as pets?

The reasons for camels being popular pets for humans are varied. One reason is that they are easy to maintain and tame. They are also very friendly and loyal to their owners. Another reason is their low cost, which makes owning camels affordable to many. You can even own a few camels if you have enough space. Owning several camels will give you the feeling of possessing a big flock all year round.

Apart from being very friendly and affectionate, camels are also easy to take good care of. Their low cost, coupled with their inherent characteristics, make them very desirable pets. As mentioned earlier, camels are excellent at controlling your household budget. That is one reason why people opt for them to get their pets instead of other pets such as cats or dogs.

There are some drawbacks of camels as pets, however. Like any animal, camels may present a risk to your health if you do not discipline them well. Also, as camels are herd animals, they can be territorial. If you have more than one camels in your household, then you have more enormous risks of your camels attacking each other. So, it is advisable to introduce camels slowly to your area. Only after they have become quite accustomed to your presence and surroundings can you safely let them loose in your backyard.

Another drawback of camels pets is that they do not perform well in cold weather. Even though camels are warm-blooded, they do not have the capability of adjusting to extreme cold weather. The result is that your camels will suffer from frostbite, which could even lead to death.

This may be the last drawback but is perhaps the most important reason not to get camels as pets. Because they are herd animals, camels can be dangerous when it comes to fighting. Unlike other pets, camels tend to turn on their owners when confronted with another camels pet. That is why people who have camels as pets usually get veterinary help once in a while. It is always better to be safe than sorry. For that reason, only those who live in an area where there is no risk to camels and people together and who do not plan to keep camels for the rest of their lives should get them as their pets.

In conclusion, despite the disadvantages of camels as pets, there are good points as well. First, as a pack animal, camels tend to herd people, which could benefit humanity. Also, camels are relatively easy to take care of. Lastly, if you are looking for a pet that does not require ample space, camels are for you. However, if you are looking for a pet that needs ample space, i.e. a pet that can grow with you, it is better to get other pets.

As it can be seen, camels are good pets for humans as long as they are well cared for. It is, however, worth remembering that these are pets and should not be treated as one. Camels may be a helpful hunting tool, but that does not mean that they should be given to badgers to hunt. Remember that camels are herders and can follow instructions very well. Good hunting advice will be to leave them alone if they are following orders.