Since I love animals, this story caught my eye and I wanted to share it with you.   The American Academy of Pediatrics is warning parents about letting their young children who are 5 years and under keep exotic pets such as hedgehogs, hamsters, lizards , turtles or baby chicks because of the risk of disease..Now,  here is the logic behind that…young kids are vulnerable because their immune systems are still developing and because these exotic pets may be more prone than dogs or cats to bite, scratch or claw puts young children particularly at risk.  Some advice to consider before getting your children an unusual pet.    Lee