Is keeping a red fox as a pet dangerous?

When the internet sees a video of a red panda, the internet wants a red panda. Even though a red panda is endangered and a wild animal. In 1959, a Soviet geneticist named Dmitry K. Belyaev began somewhat secretively experimenting with breeding domesticated foxes. read more

A wild fox might not kill you, but it’s probably not the cuddly pet you’re hoping for. I’ve read a lot on Quora about domesticated silver foxes from a Soviet experiment, but I’m not sure how you go about getting your hands on one. read more

A lot of people will be intimidated by the sight of a fox. It is true that to see a fox in a place where people live is a strange sight and no one should ever try to pet or corner a fox in order to catch it with their bare hands as they will become aggressive when cornered. read more

Foxes are not dangerous to humans, except when they are rabid (which is very rare) or when they are captured and handled. Even then, a fox’s natural tendency is to flee rather than fight. Foxes may prey on small pets or livestock (such as rabbits, guinea pigs or chickens), so pets should be kept indoors or housed in sturdy structures. read more