Animals can be so loving and cute to be around with. However many of the larger animals, such as cats and dogs, comes with a price to pay.THEIR MAINTENANCE LEVELS. Dogs leave their hair everywhere and require constant physical activity where as cats, require high amounts of grooming. However, not all animals require these high amounts of attention as well as money to be spent. Here are some of the most budget friendly animals you can own today!

1. Pet Snakes

All though many might be scared by them, snakes are in fact one of the least costing animals to take care of. They only need to be fed every 4-7 days, and there is practically no physical activity demanded by the creature. They can simply just slither and slip their way through the vines and trees placed in their habitat. Snake habitats can cost $700 annually, and this is relatively cheap compared to the annual prices of other famous household pets, such as dogs.

2. Birds

Birds are great creatures to take care of, if you not very fond of owning snakes. Birds are creatures which are usually calm and friendly towards many people. They only need to be given a moderate amount of care, such as feeding the bird and cleaning out its cage. Birds also do not require much physical attention as well as grooming, since they are capable of grooming themselves. Owning a bird can vary from many prices, depending the the breed of the bird you wish to buy. However, the habitat cost of the bird can cost as low as $300 up to $1,800 for its beginning costs (The cost it takes to setup the initial habitat of the bird).

3. Hamsters

These adorable, little creatures are easy to take care of as well as capable of being taken out of its cage, and roam free around the house in a small little plastic ball. Hamster cages do not take up much space and are very easy to clean. You need to clean its cage about every 4-5 weeks and only really need to feed them once a day. Monthly expenses include food, bedding, and litter which will cost between $100 and $150 annually.