An animal lover in Kent has a licence to keep nearly 50 different species of dangerous snakes in their home, new figures reveal.

A mystery resident in Dover holds the licence for 48 breeds of the reptile including the extremely venomous black mamba.

In response to freedom of information requests, districts and borough councils in the county have revealed how many people hold licences to keep dangerous animals.

Dover District Council has issued two other licences for pets that are considered wild, dangerous or exotic.

One resident has three types of exotic spiders and scorpions and another has a wild cat for a pet.

In Medway, one household has a crocodile-type reptile, known as a spectacled caiman, registered in their home.

Dwarf caimans can also be found in two properties in Folkestone and Hythe district and Canterbury.

Canterbury City Council has issued a licence for someone with a pet monkey, the same breed as Marcel from American sitcom Friends.

A few residents across the county have large house cats which need to be registered as they are considered wild.

These adventurous Savannah Cats are a cross breed of a domestic cat and a African Serval.

While this breed are considered relatively safe to have at home, their wild genes can make them a challenging pet.

Hadlow College in Tonbridge is the home of two short-clawed otters, one female and one male.

The adorable creatures are kept as part of their animal management unit, where they teach students about looking after wildlife.

To hold a licence owners must pay a fee to the local council plus any vet fees incurred during inspections or monitoring.

These fees vary as Dover District Council charges £211 while for Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council it is £790 for two years.

Folkestone and Hythe District Council has raised £1,415 from these licences.

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