Scroll down to learn more about ten popular creatures banned in the United States, from “pocket animals” like hedgehogs and sugar gliders to hybrid cat species like Bengal. While there is currently no federal law prohibiting the keeping of an exotic animal as a pet, some states and cities prohibit the possession of certain animals, including sugar gliders, with only three states currently having a complete ban on the possession of sugar gliders. Let`s take a look. I`m looking to own a Capichine monkey, are they legal in Ohio? Delaware state law requires permits for most wild mammals and hybrids. Pets that do not need 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, etc. Non-native venomous snakes are illegal to possess. Primater, I think lemurs are legal. Do not quote me on that. Animal lovers, beware: Some pets that are common in America may be illegal in your state or city. Sugar gliders are “small omnivorous, arboreal and nocturnal opossums belonging to the subclass of bags” and are native to the cool temperate forests of eastern Australia and the island of New Guinea.
These include bears, big cats, wild dogs, hybrids of wild 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, domesticated mice and rats, parakeets and pigeons. As with hedgehogs, it is illegal to keep ferrets as pets in California, Hawaii, New York and Washington, D.C. These mammals – which belong to the same genus as weasels – are also banned in other cities such as Dallas, Texas, and Columbia, Missouri. The “Other than” indicates that those listed are indeed legal, provided you follow all species-specific certifications and registrations. Samanthajackson73– No, I`m not saying they`re not dangerous. I say that the case for public safety fails when it is clear that they do not cause more deaths or injuries than any other medium-sized pet. Your comparison of the rules of conduct proves my point of view.
Cars are not illegal, they are regulated. Why not ban irresponsible pet ownership behavior and NOT pets? This would be tantamount to banning the car. Yes, removing cars from existence doesn`t guarantee any car-related deaths, but that`s stupid. Sugar gliders are illegal to own as pets in some states, including Alaska, California, Hawaii, and Pennsylvania. Some cities, such as St. Paul, Minnesota, and New York, also ban pint-sized nocturnal marsupials. Sugar gliders are legal throughout Minnesota, with the exception of St. Paul. This includes gliders, as marsupials are considered wild animals in California.
I like animals that are studied in herpatology. Are there any lizards, tortis, frogs, toads or turtles that are illegal in Ohio??? I live in Ashtabula County. Is it legal to own a panther in Ohio? Cuz I`ve researched the legality of Ohio`s laws that have changed since the Zanesville animal slaughter in 2011. More than 50 wild animals were released from a reserve where authorities had to euthanize lions, tigers, bears and wolves roaming the streets. Since then, the Dangerous Wildlife Act has made lions, tigers, bears, elephants, alligators, monkeys and servals illegal and requires a permit. Animals that do not require a permit include lemurs, foxes, bobcats, alpacas and llamas. You know, the problem is not the animals themselves. It`s the people. There are no bad dogs, only bad owners. And the same goes for exotics. I`ve had a lot of exotic animals and none have killed a person because I`m not stupid about how I treat and care for them. The ban should not apply to animals, it should apply to humans.
They should be legal and people should have to prove in some way that they know what they are doing and that they will not do anything stupid. I think you have completely misinterpreted the law with respect to non-human primates. The way it is written makes the persons listed in section C (20) legal to possess. Indiana is one of the most lenient states; It doesn`t ban pets, but you`ll need permits for most of them. You will need permits for Class I squirrels and non-native rabbits, Class II mammals and Class III dangerous exotic animals, including big cats, bears, wolves, hyenas, venomous reptiles, gorillas, Burmese pythons, anacondas, etc. You don`t need permits for ordinary pets, including exotic animals such as sugar gliders, ferrets, savannah cats, foxes, prairie dogs, raccoons, and skunks. Primates, big cats, venomous reptiles, bears, wolves and other animals are prohibited. Some birds, fish, amphibians, turtles and snakes require a permit. You don`t need papers to keep chinchillas, ferrets, llamas, sugar gliders, camels, flat-bellied pigs or bison as pets.
Large carnivores such as lions, tigers and bears belong illegally, as do monkeys, baboons and macaques. There is also a limit of six animals per owner for bobcats, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, quails, opossums, coyotes, deer, red foxes and grey foxes. If you acquired an animal in another state, you must prove that it was acquired legally. Pets are legal as pets in Ohio. However, most wild and exotic animals are banned as pets in Ohio. There are good reasons to ban exotic animals as pets. If you`re in Ohio, they may be legal, but you`ll need to check. Gerbils are illegal to own as pets in California and Hawaii, as these states have a climate similar to the rodents` natural desert habitat. If they escape into the wild, they could form colonies and disrupt endemic flora and fauna.
If you don`t want exotic animals for educational or exhibition purposes, you can`t keep them as pets. Exotic animals include primates, bears, venomous reptiles, big cats and wolves. A permit is also required for educational and exhibition purposes. Animals you can keep without permission include llamas, alpacas, bison, European ferrets, ostriches, yaks, sugar gliders, chinchillas, and alligators. It`s illegal to keep certain types of non-native wildlife as pets in the state, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. In Massachusetts, wild animals cannot be kept as pets. According to the state, wild animals are non-domesticated animals such as bears, big cats, wild dogs and primates. You do not need a permit to own ferrets, some turtles and geckos, pigeons, emus, chinchillas, sugar gliders, American bison or llamas. To keep venomous snakes or Gila monsters, you will need a permit. Restrictions under wildlife laws do not apply to some organizations. Some educational institutions, zoos and research facilities may legally own certain wildlife.
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