However, many argue that the small animal cannot survive in the Pennsylvanian wilderness, making the risks non-existent, but so far the animal remains illegal in the state. It is illegal to import, breed and own hedgehogs across Australia. Some regions have banned the practice of keeping hedgehogs, as others carry highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease. They can also transmit salmonella bacteria, as well as viral and fungal diseases, and their sharp spines can pierce the skin and cause infections. However, African languages are legally allowed to be kept as pets. If you live in one of the places that have recently legalized the possession of hedgehogs, we would like to give you something to consider. We know that you must be really excited to legally have a hedgehog as a pet. Before you hurry to get a hedgehog to give him his home forever, please first look for a qualified hedgehog veterinarian. You see, since hedgehogs are new to the area, there may not yet be an exotic veterinarian to treat your Ouch mouse. Let us always remember that with the privilege of having hedgehogs comes the responsibility to love and care for their needs. We all want them to be well cared for, don`t we? And in case you wonder why such legislation is in the books. Again, fear and ignorance.
State veterinarian Robert Cobb was quoted as saying, “This has to do with the spread of disease to our native species as well as our native wildlife in the state of Georgia. That is the big problem. The basis of this belief? A paper published by the CDC 15 years ago caused horror when it stated, “Such animals can carry and introduce zoonotic agents, a fact well illustrated by the recent outbreak of monkeypox in prairie dogs.” Interestingly, the author`s ties to this article are with the University of California, in another state that believes hedgehogs pose a security threat. If you want to know more about the zoonoses that hedgehogs can carry – if they are exposed to them – please read this. We welcome the legalization efforts in Georgia and hope that they will soon be fully legalized! PETA has discovered breeding facilities that keep hundreds of suffering small animals in wet and dirty cages and garbage cans. When Colorado state and local government officials executed an arrest warrant to investigate animal breeders Ken and Lynn Kubic, authorities found dead hedgehogs on a row of shelves and piles of bins. Inspectors found more than 500 animals – including snakes and other reptiles, hedgehogs and sugar gliders – in the kubics` basements, smelling of urine and animal waste. An experienced inspector called the situation “unbelievable.” In Britain, the European hedgehog exists in the wild. However, it is in decline, which is quite worrying. For this reason, the British authorities have made the European hedgehog a protected species. This means that it is illegal to hunt, but also to possess it.
As you can see, there are many more states that allow hedgehogs than there are states that do not. This gives us hope that one day all states will welcome hedgehogs. Please note that your county or city may have prescriptions that prevent you from having a hedgehog as a pet. Or they may need a permit to comply with the regulations. Please take a look. There are no specific regulations for hedgehogs in the state of Texas. Various petitions have already been filed for the legalization of hedgehogs in the greater New York area, but so far without success. In Nevada, you can legally own, transport, and sell hedgehogs without a license.
However, we know that hedgehogs in the wild can explore several kilometers in a single night. Life in a cage with perhaps a wheel to walk on pales in comparison to the freedom to hunt crickets in the meadows or to look for food in the vast savannah. Georgia prohibits hedgehogs under Article 27-5-4 of the O.C.G.A. for hedgehogs without a permit. The State of Hawaii provides a list of approved animals and a list of restricted animals. The hedgehog is not on any of these lists, but Hawaii has a clause prohibiting any animal that is not on the list. Penalties for owning a hedgehog could include up to three years in jail and fines of up to $500,000. This makes hedgehogs legal to own in the state of Utah and keep as pets. It is legal to keep African dwarf hedgehogs as pets in Montana. The species actually appear specifically on the state`s “unrestricted” list. Wisconsin is one of those friendly states that allow hedgehogs as pets and even consider them pets and pets, BUT. Yes, there is a disclaimer.
If you`re taking a hedgehog or other pets from another state on vacation or moving around there, you`ll have to jump through a few hoops. You must obtain an animal movement import permit, which includes certain requirements that you must meet before they are issued. Please note that this list only refers to the legality of the African dwarf egg in the United States. If you have any news or updates to improve the accuracy of this list, please contact us with a source! At the time of publication of this article, there are only five states that have legislation that makes it illegal to own a hedgehog as a pet: and forget about the idea of getting a permit to have a hedgehog as a pet in California. They only allow permits for hedgehogs “qualified persons or institutions for limited purposes such as research, public exhibition, or accommodation. No authorisation is granted for the importation or keeping of wild animals for domestic purposes. And they consider a hedgehog to be a wild animal. It`s legal to own hedgehogs in Florida, but you`ll need a permit to display or sell a hedgehog. The rules on hedgehogs in the United States are strict and it is possible to lose your hedgehog if you do not meet the requirements of the state. However, most states allow them. Here`s the list of states that allow hedgehogs as pets: At Hamor Hollow, we err on the side of caution in listing hedgehogs as illegal/restricted in Pennsylvania. In our view, the defeat of The House`s Bill 1273 outweighs all the inventory gaps previously discussed in the context of the amendment to section 137.1 in 1992.
It is legal to keep hedgehogs as pets (or “non-traditional livestock”) in North Dakota. In Minnesota, it is legal to keep hedgehogs as pets. While many exotic animals are forbidden to own as pets in Alabama, hedgehogs are completely legal. In North Carolina, you can legally keep a hedgehog as a pet. In fact, the exotic animal laws in North Carolina are very relaxed, which means you can keep almost all wildlife unregulated. Currently, hedgehogs and gliders are not listed as exempt exotic animals by law in Pennsylvania and therefore may be banned by the Game Commission under its legal oversight. The reason for such rejection by the commission is that they are not native to Pennsylvania and could compete for food or cover if released or escaped into the wild. Either way, almost every other state in the nation allows these tiny, harmless creatures to be kept as pets like a gerbil, hamster, etc. I believe it is time to put an end to this unnecessary ban. In other words, hedgehogs are legally allowed to be kept as pets in Wisconsin. While the European hedgehog species is illegal in Oregon, legally keep a four-toed dwarf hedgehog (African dwarf hedgehog) as a pet in the state without a license.
3. Any person who, on 1 March 1986, lawfully keeps in captivity an animal subject to the prohibition provided for in paragraph 2 of this Division may keep it for the duration of its life. This animal may not be marketed, sold or otherwise disposed of without the written authorisation of the Commission. The argument in favor of banning hedgehogs in Pennsylvania is the risk of the animal being released and becoming a nuisance in the Pennsylvania ecosystem. While Ohio recently banned some exotic species that previously legally belonged to the state, hedgehogs are not among them. We are pleased to announce that Fairfax County, Virginia, where Washington DC is based, lifted the hedgehog ban on January 22, 2019. In addition, no permit is required. Mark one for the needle mouse! In Canada, you can legally own a hedgehog, but it must be the four-toed “African pygmy” hedgehog. European hedgehogs are illegal throughout the country. In California, hedgehogs are banned because they are considered endangered and pose a threat to other fish and wildlife. Animals are excluded from domestic life under Section 671, Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Several websites on the Internet did not know if hedgehogs were allowed as pets in New Jersey without permission.
You read it here with evidence: New Jersey residents must have a $10 annual permit to own a hedgehog as a pet. Since hedgehogs are not explicitly listed as a released exotic mammal, you must obtain an individual hobby permit in accordance with section 7:25-4.2 of the New Jersey Administrative Code and 7:25-4.6(a). And if you read each list, the hedgehog does not appear on any of them.