Interesting question! We would not recommend having a wild mole as a pet, however, for a number of reasons. Although we don’t know about the disease aspect, keeping any wildlife could go against certain laws; you might want to check regulations in your area first. Also, as we understand it, moles need specialized care, and don’t take well to captivity. They require feeding several times per day — even a few hours without food might make them ill or worse. (They like earthworms and underground insects that can be hard to come by.) They also like to be enclosed, in dark places, with lots of dirt and space to tunnel, which is usually impractical for most pet owners. You also have to keep track of the temperature in their environment, as they are sensitive. Plus, they do not like to be held, and can get very scared if handled. They are also territorial, and need to be kept separate from other moles. Sometimes, people need to take care of wild moles temporarily if they become injured, before releasing them back into the wild, usually with the help from wildlife rehabilitation specialists. Otherwise, we’d suggest choosing another animal who could be comfortable and happy as a pet. Hope this helps!
Interesting question! We would not recommend having a wild mole as a pet, however, for a number of reasons. Although we don’t know about the disease aspect, keeping any wildlife could go against certain laws; you might want to check regulations in your area first. Also, as we understand it, moles need specialized care, and don’t take well to captivity. They require feeding several times per day — even a few hours without food might make them ill or worse. (They like earthworms and underground insects that can be hard to come by.) They also like to be enclosed, in dark places, with lots of dirt and space to tunnel, which is usually impractical for most pet owners. You also have to keep track of the temperature in their environment, as they are sensitive. Plus, they do not like to be held, and can get very scared if handled. They are also territorial, and need to be kept separate from other moles. Sometimes, people need to take care of wild moles temporarily if they become injured, before releasing them back into the wild, usually with the help from wildlife rehabilitation specialists. Otherwise, we’d suggest choosing another animal who could be comfortable and happy as a pet. Hope this helps!