Before you even consider getting a raccoon, you need to make sure it`s legal to own in your state. It is illegal to keep raccoons as pets in many states. In states that allow the possession of a raccoon as a pet, a wildlife license is usually required. Virginia allows you to keep primates as pets. Other animals that do not need a permit are llamas, alpacas, camels and chinchillas. Animals used for educational and exhibition purposes require a license. Prohibited animals include bears, wolves, coyotes, hyenas, lions, tigers, leopards, alligators and crocodiles. You can apply for a permit to keep these forbidden animals. The full list of prohibited animals and penalties for their possession can be found here. I find it interesting that you can`t have “non-human primates” as pets.
Does this mean you can have a human primate as a pet? Hmm. You want to make your home child-proof and install a litter box. Like children, raccoons are curious and playful and also destructive, so prepare your home accordingly and play with them accordingly. In Pennsylvania, you must obtain a permit for exotic animals classified by the state as exotic wildlife. This list includes leopards, jaguars, bears, tigers, coyotes and wolves. Animals that are allowed as pets without the need for a permit include hedgehogs (if purchased in the state), non-native venomous reptiles, and ferrets. In 2007, Washington state laws were changed to prevent dangerous animals from being kept as pets. This list includes bears, wolves, big cats, alligators, elephants, primates and venomous snakes. You can keep ferrets and llamas without permission. Coyotes, wolves, tigers, lions, non-native bears, and great apes are prohibited by South Carolina law, except for those owned or registered before January 2018.
You will need a permit to own bison, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, beavers and deer. You do not need a permit to own monkeys, reptiles, amphibians, parrots, tropical fish, rabbits or small rodents such as gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs and mice. Potentially dangerous species such as primates, non-domestic cats and bears are on New Jersey`s list of prohibited pets. The list of prohibited animals includes some animals that you do not normally classify in this class, such as monk and collared parakeets, axolotls and ground squirrels. Zoos and exhibitors can apply for a permit after meeting extensive but practical requirements. Some of us probably know someone who has an unusual pet, such as a raccoon or snake, or maybe even a nutria. These are legal to own as pets in the state of Louisiana, but a number of other animals are banned as pets and cost you hefty fines for possession. 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. Many states do not allow the possession of raccoons. Some states where raccoon ownership is prohibited by law are Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, and Massachusetts. However, this is only a partial list. Dangerous animals cannot be kept as pets unless you are a licensed zoo, circus, or other acceptable organization. Dangerous animals include large cats, coyotes, wolves, bears and venomous reptiles. Primates are not allowed as pets unless they have been owned and already registered before 2011. You can get an exemption for a capuchin monkey support animal with a permit.
There are no restrictions on other alien species. However, raccoons tend to be mischievous and unpredictable, which is why it is generally advisable not to have them as pets. In addition, they need a lot of space to explore, climb and move, so they do not do well in cages or small rooms. They also tend to be destructive, so you may find that they eat your furniture, bedding, and clothes, and knock over objects. As a bonus, raccoons can pierce latches and other secure areas if they wish, which is why they have a “masked bandit call.” Animals banned as pets in Tennessee include chimpanzees, gorillas, baboons, wolves, bears, lions, tigers, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, crocodiles, alligators, and venomous snakes. There are no rules for monkeys and small wild cats such as ocelots, servals and bobcats. Other animals that do not require a permit include ferrets, chinchillas, llamas, alpacas, camels, giraffes, ostriches and kangaroos. Georgia`s Department of Natural Resources describes illegal animals as inherently dangerous animals. This classification includes kangaroos, primates, undomesticated dogs, undomesticated 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 don`t need a permit for European sugar gliders or ferrets.
Domesticated rabbits and small rodents are also allowed without permission, with the exception of hedgehogs. Raccoons are wild animals; It is illegal to keep them in many states. States that allow raccoons as pets usually require permits. Laws and licensing requirements change, so check your state`s regulations before buying a raccoon. Owning raccoons takes patience and time. In captivity and with good care, they can live up to 20 years. Nevada has some of the most lax wildlife laws. You can own primates, elephants, camels, wolves, ostriches, alpacas, zebras, undomesticated cats and many other animals without permission or license. Prohibited animals include alligators, crocodiles, raccoons, bats, coyotes, moose, venomous snakes and foxes. This condition restricts potentially dangerous animals. Bears, big cats, wolves and primates are included in the list of illegal animals belonging to this state.
If you had a primate under 35 pounds before october 1, 2010 at maturity, you can keep ownership of that animal. California`s Natural Resources Agency has banned most wildlife, including seals, bighorn sheep and hawks, from being kept in California as pets. You are also forbidden to keep all non-native dogs and cats, elephants, crocodiles and more. The exceptions to this law are cattle, alpacas, llamas and camels. 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. 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. Some states do not allow the importation of raccoons, even if they are eligible for pet care. For example, while Pennsylvania and Michigan issue permits for raccoon ownership, neither allows raccoons to be imported into the state. Arizona`s administrative code states that it is illegal to own non-domestic dogs and cats, primates (except non-infant primates free of zoonoses), alligators, crocodiles, venomous snakes, and many others. Special permits may be granted to certain persons or groups to keep these animals if the application falls under the categories of education, public health, commercial photography, wildlife rehabilitation or wildlife management. Wyoming prohibits big game (antelopes, sheep, deer, moose, moose), trophy deer (black bears and grizzly bears and mountain lions), and exotic species (anything not found in the wild in the state or domesticated) as pets. You don`t need permits to keep domestic ferrets, alpacas, camels, chinchillas, llamas, and wolves (if caught in the state).
Failure to obtain the proper permits can result in a fine and confiscation of your pet. In addition, many veterinarians do not treat raccoons without the necessary permits, as this can compromise their license to practice. New York law states that you are not allowed to own wild animals, including non-native cats or dogs, bears, crocodiles, poisonous reptiles, and primates. Animals you can keep as pets without permission include sugar gliders, wallabies, kangaroos, capybaras, porcupines, and most non-toxic reptiles. If you want to import a wild animal into Wisconsin, you will need an import permit and a veterinary inspection certificate. There are some rodents that you cannot import unless you get approval from the Department of Natural Resources. You can`t keep some native pest animals as pets, including pumas, black bears, raccoons, and bobcats. Wisconsin allows the possession of monkeys, but not chimpanzees as pets. For the most part, exotic animals are illegal in Hawaii. 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.
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