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That is according to a wildlife conservation charity Born Free.
A survey conducted in 2020 revealed that 3,951 dangerous wild animals are licensed to be kept privately in the UK.
They warn that many more could be held without a licence.
Employees at the charity created an interactive map which showed the number of dangerous animals in each council area.
This covers 210 private addresses across 129 local authorities, and animals include lions, tigers, crocodilians and venomous reptiles.
Creatures being kept in local authority areas around Portsmouth including Havant Borough Council, Portsmouth City Council, Winchester City Council, Chichester District Council, Hart District Council, East Hampshire District Council, Isle of Wight Council, and New Forest District Council.
Here are the animals listed, according to the charity.
5. Chinese Alligators
There are 37 Chinese alligators reported to be in the Havant Borough Council area. Pictured is an alligator in Miami, Florida. Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty Images. Photo: Joe Raedle
6. Monocled Cobra
There are 12 monocled cobras in the Havant Borough Council area, and two in the Portsmouth City Council area. Picture: MEHDI FEDOUACH/AFP via Getty Images. Photo: MEHDI FEDOUACH
7. Gila Monster
There are two gila monsters reported to be in the Winchester City Council area. Picture: JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images. Photo: JOEL SAGET
8. Lynx
There are two lynx reported to be in the Winchester City Council area, and two in the East Hampshire District Council area. Picture: Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP via Getty Images. Photo: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD