Hey guys I'm Bob from W5L and I love my pets!
I mean come on, animals can make some of the best companions
because they’re loyal and obedient and extremely fluffy but how
much is too much when it comes to buying one?
Join me as I take you through 8 of the most expensive pets in history:
8.
Bengal Cat
If you really, really, really love cats and have some extra thousands of dollars lying
around, then the Bengal Cat is the pet for you!
These expensive felines can range in colors from bright orange to a light brown, and they’re
pretty majestic in person.
They are known for being friendly and interactive and many people consider them one of the most
“dog-like” cats out there.
So if you’re not ready for the continual responsibility of having to take care of a
dog, this cat breed might be just the answer you were looking for.
The Bengal was developed to look just like those exotic jungle cats like leopards and
ocelots you see prowling at the top of the food chain.
They were created by cross breeding the Asian leopard cat and the domestic cat.
There known for being extremely vocal and playful as well as intelligent and friendly
so if you’re looking for a cat that’s mostly aloof and to themselves this isn’t
the one to get.
You can find Bengal cats ranging in price from $1000 to $5,000 depending on the markings
and if they’re show-quality worthy or not.
Let us know if you have a Bengal in the comments below!
We would love to hear more about your pet!!
(And….if it’s worth the price tag!!)
7.
Black Palm Cockatoo
I should clear something up before you decide to spend $16,000 dollars on this bird--it’s
not very affectionate.
They can be extremely sociable and they need regular interaction but it’s not meant to
be for the average pet owner.
Parrots and Cockatoos need a lot of special care, but if you are an experienced bird owner
this particular breed may be the pet for you!!
They’re very majestic birds, but contrary to their name they aren’t actually back
in color, but more of a smoky gray hue.
Their cheeks have bright red patches and their beaks are a dark gray-black.
They’re also extremely large, earning them the nickname the Goliath Cockatoos.
Like humans, these guys can get overweight easily without regular monitoring of their
food intake and exercise.
As long as they don’t have access to potato chips and your Netflix account they should
be fine!!
They’re large size means they should be allowed a minimum of 3 to 4 hours outside
of their cage daily, and that is way more exercise than I’m prepared for so I probably
won’t be getting one of these $16,000 dollar birds anytime soon.
If you are interested in getting a Black Palm Cockatoo contact local breeders and spend
some time with the birds there.
Ask a lot of questions to determine if this is the right pet for you, because if you get
one, you are committing to a 80 to 90 year relationship!!!!
No joke!!
This bird will most likely outlive you.
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6.
Lavender Albino Python
Creepy, crawly snakes shouldn’t cost more than a car, but in the case of this rare genetically
morphed snake it does!
It costs a whopping $40,000 to own a lavender albino python all because of its pretty shade
of lavender color with golden markings and ruby red eyes.
Ball pythons are easy to take care of if you have any knowledge of snakes, and you could
find a common ball python for around $15 to $20.
That’s kind of a scary thought on it’s own…
The first lavender albino python sold for $7,500 in 1992 and interest in this particular
snake has increased each passing year.
It also became harder to find the rare albino snakes.
Anyone with a squeamish stomach might want to skip ahead, but after all nature is nature
and snakes like humans must eat to survive.
These pythons eat rodents, and must eat once a week or even once every other week.
Depending on the year they may even eat less than that and shed their skin.
Also, a ball python requires a clean water bowl at all times because they like to take
a casual dip every now and then.
A friendly snake requires constant hands-on attention with their owner and this means
handling them on a daily basis so they understand their owner as a friend and not a threat.
They can grow to be 3-5 feet long so get ready!!
And make sure you’re not going to change your mind...
5.
Stag Beetle Interestingly enough, bug collecting is still
quite the hobby.
I’ll stick to the stamp collecting and baseball cards thank you very much, but to some this
is one of the most rewarding things a person can do with their time.
Did you know Pokemon was inspired by insect collecting?
The game’s creator wanted to find a virtual alternative for kid’s to be able to collect
things and so he created the Pokemon game and it became an instant success.
Gotta catch ‘em all!
There are around 1.3 million species of insects, and that’s just the ones scientists know
about.
Who knows how many creepy crawlies have gone unnoticed.
New species are discovered every year!
Some enthusiasts choose to pin the bugs into glass-covered boxes, while others like their
collection to remain alive.
Why not do both??
The most expensive insect in the world was delivered to an insect shop in Tokyo.
This Stag Beetle had fearsome mandibles and is about three inches long--the bug ended
up fetching a price of 10 million yen at auction, which converts to around $89,000 dollars.
For a bug that spends a large portion of their life living underground that’s a pretty
hefty price to pay--hopefully, whoever bought him gave him a nice life with plenty of love.
If bugs can even reciprocate love…
Anyway moving on...
4.
Arabian Horse
These are probably some of the most well-known horse breeds in the world, and it’s no wonder
they’re extremely expensive.
The breed originated on the Arabian Peninsula and it is one of the most extraordinarily
beautiful horses on the planet.
It has a high tail and a distinctive head shape and a shiny coat which makes it look
regal to most.
It’s also one of the world’s oldest breeds, with evidence the horses existed in the Middle
East well before it was domesticated and they haven’t changed much from their ancestors
dating back 4,500 years ago.
Arabian horses are mainly used for riding and are extremely versatile.
They can be trained to do many things in endurance riding and dressage and other equestrian sports.
They dominate the field in whatever sport they’re in, and they’ve become one of
the top ten most popular horse breeds in the world.
They had an extremely important role in ancient days where they became artistic inspirations
in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Art depicts these royal horses pulling chariots in war or out hunting.
Later, they also appeared in Ancient Greece and parts of the Roman Empire.
If they were special enough to be remembered for long periods in art then it’s no wonder
they can average an astounding price of $100,000 dollars.
3.
White Lion Cub
These white lions were created through a rare recessive gene making them albino, but before
I go into how they became white, I should tell you getting a lion as a pet should not
be taken lightly.
Not only are they extremely expensive to keep but they need constant training as well as
stimulation to keep them happy.
Not to mention they are illegal in many places.
Lions shouldn’t be pets, but there are people who consider them to be one of the best purchases
in the world.
The white lions are sought after for their beautiful fur color and can be selectively
bred for zoos and wildlife parks.
The bad thing is this usually involves inbreeding between lions, which hurts the strength of
their gene pool.
This inbreeding can have major repercussions, however such as hind-limb paralysis or heart
defects.
Although, there are those who raise concern the white lion will go extinct if nothing
is done, this is not necessarily true.
The recessive gene makes it possible for offspring to be produced in later generations.
So, perhaps the white lion is not as rare as people think, and the recessive gene could
become the norm in future generations without having to resort to inbreeding and major health
issues.
These lions can be bought for $140,000 dollars but due to the price, demand, upkeep and scarcity--the
White Lion remains one of the most difficult animals to be get.
Even if you have the money, it’s not necessarily an easy purchase.
A Bengal cat might be better!
2.
Tibetan Mastiff
I wholeheartedly agree with the statement food is the way to a man’s heart, but you
know what else I agree with, money can’t buy you love, but it can get you a dog, which
is basically the same thing!
One red Tibetan mastiff sold for an astounding $582,000 dollars and was lovingly named Big
Splash.
The owner is a coal baron who is also a multi-millionaire so let’s hope this guy is prepared for an
11-month-old 180-pound ball of fluff who loves to eat a lot.
This dog is going to get up to about 286 pounds, roughly the size of an athletic football player.
This high price proves the Red Tibetan Mastiff has now become a part of the luxurious status
symbol of China.
Replacing fancy cars and diamonds with dogs sounds like a good start to consumerism at
its best.
Tibetans believe the dogs are the souls of monks who were not good enough to be reincarnated
as humans or allowed into the heavenly realm so they come back as Tibetan Mastiffs.
There has been an A-list of high-ranking leaders who have owned the breed including Queen Victoria,
King George the Fourth and Genghis Khan.
Genghis Khan took 30,000 of these dogs with his army in a bid to conquer Western Europe,
and I can’t even imagine what an angry Tibetan Mastiff would look like.
Just look at that face!
It’s hard not to love, but I’m probably not going to have half a million dollars to
buy a “supreme specimen” anytime soon.
1.
Green Monkey
I’m not talking about a chimp, but a thoroughbred racehorse who sold for a world record price
of $16 million dollars.
The stallion ended up being a bust on the track sadly enough and was quickly retired.
Green Monkey was a descendent of the world-famous race horse Northern Dancer and Secretariat.
It seems he didn’t have the stuff to make him excel at the sport however.
The horse was originally purchased for $425,000 dollars and then sold for the hefty price
just seven months later.
The Green Monkey didn’t bring much luck to his owner, only racing three times, finishing
third once and fourth twice he earned $10,000 dollars but it wasn’t enough to keep him
on the track.
Green Monkey was named after a golf course at the Tabor-owned Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados.
I guess the lesson here is to never bet on a horse you’ve never seen in a legitimate
race.
The owner ended up with a dud for racing, but he is considering breeding the horse for
a potential success on the race track in the future.
Thanks for watching!
If you can’t afford any of these pets, not to worry!
Tons of lonely pets are waiting to be adopted!!
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