Living with danger: Inside the homes of people who keep killers as pets | From the vault

From powerful big cats to ferocious bears, some people choose to live alongside the world's most dangerous animals. But at what deadly cost? This investigation exposes the shocking truth behind keeping deadly creatures as exotic pets; the illegal exotic animal traders, the hidden risks authorities don't want you to know, the legal grey areas that protect no one, and the devastating stories that will leave you questioning everything. What drives someone to share their home with a creature that could kill them in seconds? We go inside this controversial world of exotic animals to uncover the real dangers, the tragic consequences, and the disturbing reality of dangerous pet ownership that's closer to home than you think. This story originally aired on 18 November 2012. *Connect with 7NEWS Spotlight online* Visit 🔗https://7news.com.au/spotlight 7NEWS Spotlight Podcast 🎧 http://smarturl.it/7NewsSpotlight Facebook https://www.facebook.com/7newsSpotlight/ Instagram https://instagram.com/7newsSpotlight/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@7news.spotlight 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands, including Sunrise, The Morning Show and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. *MORE videos like this* ▶️ ▶️ ▶️