From bearded dragons and tortoises to snakes and spiders – Edinburgh is home to a number of rare and unusual pets.
We asked Edinburgh Evening News readers to submit pictures of their exotic pets and here is the first of our picture galleries.
9. Bearded Dragon
Clark Anderson sent us this picture of Elliot, the bearded dragon, adding: "We adopted this little guy last week" Photo: Clark Anderson
10. Rats
Lindsay Baird keeps four rats, Mac, Stark, Wilson and Weasel, which she reckons are "probably one of the most popular exotic pets" Photo: Lindsay Baird
11. Snake
A close up of Reaper, a young Bismarck Ringed Python belonging to Emma Swinton. Adults can grow up to a length of six foot! Photo: Emma Swinton
12. Bearded dragons
Natasha Lynn sent in this picture of "my three girls, Scarlett, Skittles and Pebbles" Photo: Natasha Lynn