Staff at the RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich are caring for an exotic patient – a South American or ‘ring-tailed’ coati.
The mammal, native to South America, was picked up by an RSPCA inspector in North Yorkshire after he was found wandering loose in a street on April 2.
Youngsters in Nantwich faced their fears head on – when they handled exotic animals like snakes, tarantulas and scorpions!
Pupils and staff at Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley were treated to a special visit from Simon Airey, of Corner Exotics in Shrewsbury.
Animal experts in Nantwich are calling for the public not to buy exotic pets for Christmas unless they know how to care for them.
Lauren Lane, deputy manager of the animal collection at Reaseheath Zoo, is concerned unusual pets like snakes, chameleons, turtles, monkeys and parrots are becoming more popular.
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