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Despite Mr. Drew's relaxed demeanor, these lizards can be tough to own as pets

Mr. Drew explains why some animals can be challenging to keep at home as pets.

PORTLAND, Maine — When Andrew Desjardins from Mr. Drew and His Animals Too stops by the 207 studio, we know it will always be fun, and we'll learn a lot. 

We don't know what will come through those studio doors with him.  

Mr. Drew owns and operates his facility in Lewiston, which takes in various animals that people can either no more extended care for or do not have permission to own in Maine. 

He told us people are always excited to see his collection of about 200 animals, mostly reptiles. But he often has to remind them that 200 animals had a previous owner before handing them over to him. 

On this day, he brought a Burmese Mountain Tortoise, a Kenyan Sand Boa, and a Savannah Monitor, a smaller cousin of the Komodo Dragon. None of the three are native to Maine and have all ended up in Drew's facility.

To learn more about these fascinating animals, watch the interview.

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