Keeping a tiger as a pet?

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I've always had a fascination with exotic pets. A lot of you may assume I am joking, but I currently have the opportunity to purchase a male Siberian tiger cub. I am contemplating on whether or not to obtain and domesticate it; but as you would imagine the general consensus is this would be a bad idea. That being said, I feel like this stigma is largely due to the negligence of a few who weren't able to adequately care for it.

I've already done extensive research on safe keeping (proper enclosures, diet, etc) and I guess I'm looking for one of you crazy motherfuckers to side with me on this so I can feel reassured in my decision if I actually do go through with it. Keep in mind, I would raise it from a cub to minimize the possibility of unpredicted aggression. And as crazy as it sounds, I wouldn't be the first person to do this. Mike Tyson literally lived with his 3 tigers, and many others have seemingly pulled it off before.

Would anybody else here do it? Is it really unethical if it's getting the care it needs?
 
That seems like a really stupid idea. Tigers needs their freedom as wild animals.
What about the thousands of tigers kept in zoos that seem perfectly content? Don’t you think raising one as a cub is different from snatching one from the wild?
 
What are you going to do if he gets sick, take a tiger to the vet? How's that gonna go?
 
What are you going to do if he gets sick, take a tiger to the vet? How's that gonna go?
The individual who I would be purchasing the tiger from allegedly has a connection for that. But you're 100% correct, all of these things need to be taken into consideration.
 
To be honest, if you are able to purchase it and it's something you want and did your research on, then go for it.
After all, it's your life and your choice to make. As long as you can give it a good quality of life and think it's something that would be beneficial for you, then go ahead.
 
The individual who I would be purchasing the tiger from allegedly has a connection for that. But you're 100% correct, all of these things need to be taken into consideration.
i know a lot of instances where the owner was killed by the tiger brutally without any mercy. maybe keep a kangal if you are so fascinated and see how it goes

keep this cutie
 

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Wow, this sounds bad for so many different reasons.

Most bothersome is once the tiger gets to be mature (full size) then controlling the tiger becomes much more difficult than when it is a cub. The enclosure alone is an undertaking and so is feeding and cleaning. Getting mauled is a real, real concern.

Good luck if you do go that route tho...
 
I read a story before of a tiger killing his owner so I wouldnt recommend it
 
I read a story before of a tiger killing his owner so I wouldnt recommend it
every now and then, it pops up. also, a lot of them go away, due to a lack of media attention, particularly in the rural settings

a sensible person wouldn't really think of keeping a tiger as a pet unless the fetish is hitting the roof.
 
It is a danger to yourself and to your family because no matter how trained it may be a tiger is still a tiger
 
Go for it.

I believe it's a terrible idea but, if you really love exotic animals and you're willing to put your life on the line go ahead.

Just don't keep it in an apartment like this guy
 
Where will it be housed OP? I've seen these 500lb creatures jump a good 15-20ft straight into the air for fun. And they are supposed to be able to run up to 60-70mph over short distances to hunt. So it better be significant. Would be a dick move to put other unsuspecting, innocent people or animal's lives at risk just because you thought keeping a 500lb apex predator seemed kinda cool.
 
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