It's almost dragon breeding season and soon your local animal shelters will be offering these poor homeless fire-breathing creatures (and their cute hatchlings) to unsuspecting customers.
Be aware, the majority of dragons adopted from shelters are returned.
Be warned that these cute scaly reptiles are extremely high maintenance pets.
Here's the top ten reasons to strongly consider before you decide to get a fire breathing dragon as a pet.
10.
Dragons are extremely difficult to housebreak, often requiring tons of litter and a box the size of a Volkswagon.
9.
Dragons will increase your electric bill during the summer, counteracting your air-conditioning with their hot breath.
8.
Dragons tend to chase things, like dogs, cats, mailmen and Jehovah's Witnesses.
7.
Dragons are attracted to shiny objects and after retrieving them, tend to bury them in your yard.
This often includes street signs, mailboxes and (if available) real estate agents.
6.
Dragons despise alcohol and will sniff out any in your home and ignite it to dispose of it.
This often causes undesirable explosions.
5.
Dragons love to sing at night.
Their serenades tend to alert every dog and cat in the neighborhood and encourage them to join in.
4.
Dragons are finicky eaters.
Since Dragon chow is not readily available in most parts of the world, we recommend a steady diet of cavier, eucalyptus leaves and French fries.
3.
Dragons need constant grooming.
The area between their toes should be kept clean of slow running children and other pets.
2.
Dragons need expert veterinary care.
If they are ill, they may accidentally sneeze, setting fire to your house.
and finally, 1.
Dragons are mythical creatures, but you can read about them in The Winds of Asharra, a new Fantasy book written by R.
Leigh and available online at Amazon.
com and other fine sources.