All cervids appear to be legal in Illinois, only immigration permits and health screenings required to import them into the state as they are considered livestock. It appears that the Illinois Dangerous Animals Act (720 ILCS 585/) detailing the crimes of pet ownership was repealed by P.A. 97-1108. So what you can and can`t own there (or at least what you`re in trouble for if you do) is a bit more convoluted. While Alaska had laws banning nonhuman primates, surprisingly, there was an exception for chimpanzees, the most difficult and dangerous primates of all. But that changed in 2010. Now, the state has some of the strictest animal bans in the United States. From now on, only toucans, “non-wild” ungulates such as bison, moose, camels, reindeer and oxen as well as hedgehogs are the most “exotic” animals that remain legal. Georgia`s Ministry of Natural Resources describes illegal animals as naturally dangerous. This classification includes kangaroos, primates, non-domesticated dogs, non-domesticated cats, crocodiles, alligators, elephants, bats, piranhas, air-breathing catfish, Gila monsters, cobras and other venomous snakes. If you want to have a capuchin monkey as a pet, a special permit is required.
You do not need a permit for sugar gliders or ferrets. Domestic rabbits and small rodents are also allowed without permission, with the exception of hedgehogs. Connecticut`s bans are also extensive and ridiculous. It is difficult to obtain an exemption as a licensed issuer or an educational institution. Almost all interesting exotic animals are prohibited, including hybrids such as a greyhound or a savannah cat. While the text may be ambiguous, the Connecticut state code states that people without a poaching license cannot possess more than one of the following (meaning you can legally own one): a partridge (optional pear), otter, beaver, or raccoon. Patagonian maras are large rodents that look like deer. The Arizona administrative code states that it is illegal to possess non-domestic dogs and cats, primates (except non-infant primates which are free of zoonoses), alligators, crocodiles, poisonous snakes, and many others. Special permits may be issued to specific individuals or groups to keep these animals if the application falls under the categories of education, public health, commercial photography, wildlife rehabilitation or wildlife management. After an unstable man (not Federer, the man mentioned below) released several exotic animals, Ohio went from being an extremely forgiving exotic animal to a much more restrictive state.
Federer, a man who owned a bobcat, argued that his bobcatsnake was literally Federer`s house coat against the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division. A loophole currently exempts bobcats from banning other species of felids, and lemurs are still legal in primates. These animals (foxes, ring tails, deer, bats, native opossums, raccoons, skunks, African-clawed frogs, and bobcats) are legal with a USDA permit. Which I will definitely get if it`s an animal I want! Of this list, however, I am only interested in the raccoon. Permits are required for the importation of legal pets listed in Section 4-71-6.5 of the Hawaii Bylaws. These animals are subject to quarantine rules before being legally distributed to their owners. It is illegal to own dangerous regulated animals, including: You may have heard someone say that exotic animals or so-called “wild animals” are illegal to own as pets, but that`s exactly like saying it`s illegal to hunt animals – that`s not entirely true. We know, of course, that it depends on which animal you`re talking about (and when). Some animals require special permits for hunting, and these rules vary from state to state. The laws for exotic animals are similar in that you may need a license to own them, and the rules vary from state to state.
The fact is that no state technically bans all animals that fall under the exotic or even “wild” designation. With the exception of Hawaii, a group of small islands with exceptionally fragile ecosystems, all states allow high numbers of reptiles and birds. But when most people assume that “exotic” pets are illegal, they often think of mammals, and then restrictions start pouring in. Thouwhogivesashit: They haven`t really been able to say anything substantial. “Contaminated by disgusting greed” means nothing. None of the northeastern states where some exotic animals are legal have problems or “tie-up pollution.” So they don`t complain about anything. Delaware state law requires permits for most wild mammals and hybrids. Pets that do not require a permit include chinchillas, hedgehogs, ferrets, opossums, rabbits, sugar gliders, etc. Many lizards are allowed, including anoles, water dragons, basilisks, bearded dragons, chameleons, geckos, iguanas and more. Possession of non-native venomous snakes is illegal.
This is another condition of frowning if you are an exotic enthusiast. Colorado is a good example of a state where exotics are supposedly not allowed, but you can still keep very exotic animals like the iconic kangaroo, wallaroo or wallaby. You can also own an opossum, a sugar glider and a hedgehog if you wish. I can only confirm that it is illegal for a person to own undomesticated cats, primates, crocodiles, alligators and wolves in New Mexico. The State may admit other animals under difficult conditions. One source says deer are legal without a permit. A small species of popular domestic deer is the muntjac. In Utah, you need a permit to have bears, all non-domesticated cats, monkeys, monkeys, kangaroos, ferrets, hedgehogs, coyotes and more. Barriers are significant in obtaining a permit; They are rarely exposed. You don`t need a permit to own alligators, crocodiles, alpacas, camels, chinchillas, ostriches, sugar gliders and penguins.
In Oregon, it is illegal to own feral cats, bears other than black bears, dogs that are not native to Oregon, monkeys, alligators, crocodiles or caimans. You can get a special permit for an assistance monkey. Animals you can have without a license include alpacas, ferrets, bison, camels, chinchillas, emus, ostriches, llamas, lemurs, sugar gliders and giraffes. It`s very unusual for a northeastern state, but raccoons and skunks, two important vectors of rabies, are legal if purchased from a licensed breeder and if you get a license for game in captivity. Non-native raccoons can be kept as pets with proper veterinary inspection and proof of legal ownership. According to Florida`s administrative code, Class I animals are illegal to possess and Class II animals require a permit. Class I animals include bears, big cats, rhinos, crocodiles, chimpanzees and more. Class II includes howler monkeys, macaques, bobcats, pumas, cheetahs, alligators, wolves, giraffes and more. A 2010 law prohibits the import, sale and release of non-native species. This law further restricts the capture and keeping of venomous reptiles and other reptiles of concern, unless the owner already had a permit before the law. You do not need a permit to keep ferrets, parrots, hedgehogs, chinchillas and other small rodents.
All bears appear to be legal under Wyoming`s exotic animal code, with the exception of grizzly bears and black bears. Mountain lions are also considered legal, while other big cats do not. (D) The applicant has a plan for the rapid and safe recapture of wild animals or, where recapture is not possible, for the destruction of the animals under the authorisation. The applicant must have the legal authority to possess weapons or other equipment necessary for the implementation of the plan and actually possess such weapons or other equipment. Potential owners of “dangerous wildlife” (including bears, big cats and great apes) must obtain a registration certificate for that animal issued by an animal registration authority (Texas Health and Safety Code 822.101). Many other rules apply. However, there are many animals in Texas that are completely legal, and these include capybaras, lemurs, gins, and small wild felidae. Only a few birds and species living in the aquarium are legal exotic animals in this unique state, with peacocks (also called peacocks and peacocks) being considered poultry.
The list of mammals that can be legally imported into the islands includes guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, mice and rats. Hamsters, snakes, ferrets or gerbils are not allowed. Some Tennessee species are illegal to own, such as bats, skunks, and owls. Others, such as flying squirrels, bobcats, native mice and native chipmunks, require TWRA approval. Species that surprisingly do not require a permit include capuchin monkeys, caimans, giraffes, and sea otters. This state, like most large carnivores, prohibits and the list can be found in Section 76 of the Louisiana Administrative Act. It includes wolves, bears and some exotic cats as well as primates. The family Viverridae is not listed, which could technically mean that civets and genets are legal. Genets are small mammals that have a fox-like nose and face, with a car-like body and a lemur-shaped tail. Genetes are opportunistic eaters who don`t care much about being held with affection or suffocated, even if they bond with an owner in a single animal household.
