This condition restricts potentially dangerous animals. Bears, big cats, wolves and primates are included in the list of illegal animals to own in this state. If you had a primate under 35 pounds due before October 1, 2010, you can retain ownership of that animal. NOTE: This article is accurate and truthful to the best of our knowledge, but should not be used as a legal guide for buying or keeping pets in New York State. It is illegal to possess dangerous regulated animals, including: By law, wild or illegal animals cannot be sold or kept as pets. The following animals cannot be kept as pets: Pennsylvania does not list exotic animals that are legal to own without a permit. Since April 1, 2016, it has been illegal for New York City pet stores to sell rabbits. It is illegal to sell a Snapping Turtle or a turtle with a shell less than 4 inches long. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) may impose violations. By law, wild or illegal animals cannot be sold or kept as pets.
You can report people who keep wild or illegal animals as pets. If necessary, you must provide the name of the owner or owner. By law, most farm, wild and exotic animals in New York City cannot be kept as pets. Many animals are illegal to own in more states than they are legal, and among these animals are animals belonging to the families of bears, primates, big cats, canids (jackal, wolf, fox, etc.) and venomous and large reptiles (crocodiles, large constrictor snakes, large monitor lizards, etc.). @sd hedgehogs are not illegal, I live in New York State and I have one. but you can only have African dwarf animals Exotic animals are mostly illegal in Hawaii. These include bears, big cats, wild canines, hybrids of feral cats and wild dogs, kangaroos, wild cattle and deer, birds of prey, alligators, geckos and most lizards, hedgehogs, gerbils, hamsters and ferrets. Pets allowed include guinea pigs, chinchillas, pet mice and rats, parakeets and pigeons. If the idea of owning a dog, cat, or budgie sounds nice and you`re looking for a slightly more exotic pet to call you the owner, there are five absolutely adorable and exotic pets that seem perfectly legal in upstate New York, though you might want to check out your local ordinance laws.
to be absolutely sure. This raccoon-nosed South American relative should be legal under New York`s wildlife ordinance. Since it is not a native animal, it is not covered by indigenous game laws. The Coatimundi is a relatively large animal with adequate intelligence and capable dexterity. But where do you draw the line? If the animal must be confined, if it is destructive or even dangerous? New York State has some guidelines for animals that are legal to own. 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.
There may well be a loophole in New York`s “Big 5” ban; It seems to omit members of the Hyaenidae, which include the werewolf, striped hyena, and spotted hyena. People mistakenly think that these are part of the dog family, but they are in their own group and are more closely related to cats because they are Feliform. This makes hyenas technically legal in upstate New York. Answer: Servals are illegal, but fennec foxes are not. Maybe you`ve always wanted to own a pet monkey, or you`re wondering if it`s legal for your neighbor to have that cougar in their yard. Luckily for your curiosity, every state has exotic animal laws that allow, restrict, or prohibit the ownership of certain animal species. The following article describes some of these state laws in more detail. By the way, if you live in New York and hoped to call yourself the proud owner of an animal listed among the illegals, this will not happen – with one exception. Read on to find out which animal is part of the exception and why the cool why! In New York, “big” snake constrictors are illegal. Large is a relative term, but it is best defined by species that have killed humans or are about the same size as those that have, although this is an extremely rare event. These snakes include anacondas, Burmese pythons, African rock pythons and reticulated pythons, all of which are banned.
Boa constrictors are relatively large snakes and there has recently been one documented death by this species. However, they do not grow as high as others, reaching 3-13 feet depending on the type and care. All primates are illegal as pets in New York, but a kinkajou can make a similar substitute. They actually belong to the raccoon family, but have a prehensile tail and monkey shape. Like primates, they should have a spacious enclosure and lead a mentally active life. Some people report that they can have a bad side. You won`t kill anyone, but you want to avoid a bite of a kinkajou`s decent-sized teeth. Answer: No, exotic cats and hybrids more than the F5 generation are not legal. I was wondering if sloths in NYC are sick and they are I just wanted to do some research, but since I`ll never own any, so I ask what`s best to keep them in a cage or outdoor space so they can climb? Non-native raccoons can be kept as pets with proper veterinary inspection and proof of legal ownership. Question: Is it legal to possess ancestry bred in captivity in upstate New York? If not, why? I think “Born Free” focuses on banning carnivores and primates, and that explains why marmosets and tamarins are not exempt from the primate ban, as is the case in many countries in Europe. Any state that bans at least these animals is a good start in their eyes, although they have also lobbied in Massachusetts not to legalize sugar gliders, showing that they are against all exotic pet ownership and probably against all periods of pet ownership.
Soldiers rescued a monkey by seizing nearly 60 illegally held firearms, cocaine and cash from their home in Austerlitz, New York, in Columbia County. The monkey was donated to the Department of Environmental Conservation, which then handed it over to a zoo for proper care. 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. Can I have a raccoon in NYC, if I can, I can get one? Just like hedgehogs, a porcupine can become your tormented companion. They are simply large rodents. North American porcupines are probably not legal, but species you may have include African Ridge, Palawan (Asia) and predatory porcupines (South America). DOHMH responds to a snake complaint only if the animal is poisonous or constrictive. It is illegal to keep a Snapping Turtle or a turtle with a shell less than 4 inches long as a pet.
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.