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. Many people also have a negative opinion of ferrets. As with other exotic animals, bad press has damaged their reputation. Permits are required to own or raise wildlife in Maine. You are not allowed to own wild deer, bears, moose or turkeys. Other prohibited animals include lion, cheetah, wolf, monkey, camel, alligator, monk parakeet and humpback swan. If you have permits, you can keep emus, domestic ferrets, sugar gliders and chinchillas. Ohio`s laws 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. 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. When considering a ferret as a pet, first confirm that your state and community allow these animals to be kept indoors. Ferrets are legal in most states, but some do not allow them. In addition, local laws are stricter than state laws in some places, and regulations change regularly. So get specific and up-to-date information from your local government or animal control office. Permits are required for the importation, transportation and possession of wildlife that is illegally possessed. In Oregon, it is illegal to own wild cats, bears other than black bears, dogs, monkeys, alligators, crocodiles or caimans not native to Oregon. You can get a special permit for a service monkey.
Animals you can have without permission include alpacas, ferrets, bison, camels, chinchillas, emus, ostriches, llamas, lemurs, sugar gliders and giraffes. Ferrets can bite because of the pain, but they can also bite to get your attention. When homeowners are busy and want to play ferret, it is common for them to suffocate their feet or ankles. The gentle biting game is typical for ferrets. If the ferret bites hard, something is wrong. In New Mexico, you can`t own cats, primates, crocodiles, alligators, skunks, bears, and undomesticated wolves. You will need to complete an application for a pet permit. You do not need a permit for ferrets and llamas. You`ll need permits to keep exotic ferrets, sheep and goats, most parrots, hedgehogs, most geckos and other lizards, and most non-venomous snakes. No permit is required to keep emu, ostrich, llamas, alpaca or rhea as pets. 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. Most states in the United States allow ferrets as pets, but some states have laws prohibiting the possession of ferrets. It`s best to check with your state to confirm the laws. Wooden rattlesnakes and eastern copperheads can only be kept as pets if they have been legally harvested from the wild and require a venomous snake permit. Pet owners are limited to a wooden rattlesnake. 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. Most people have a negative idea of ferrets. Maybe it`s their appearance, as they look like weasels. As with other exotic animals, poor media coverage has damaged their reputation. Keeping ferrets is legal in New South Wales, but you have to follow the rules.
For example, a household may have only two ferrets. It is illegal to sell, import and transport ferrets in California. You will need a permit from the California Department of Fish and Game to keep ferrets as pets. You can get a permit for medical research and other unique circumstances and not for home ownership. This ban is based on the fear that escaped ferrets will colonize wild populations and disrupt the fragile balance of the region`s ecosystems. 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. 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. Ferrets are legal in Victoria, but there are certain requirements you need to meet. You need to sterilize or sterilize your ferret. In addition, there are strict regulations regarding the number of ferrets allowed per household. Pennsylvania does not list exotic animals that are legally kept without permission. It`s illegal to own regulated dangerous animals, including: Dangerous, non-native wildlife was banned in West Virginia in 2015 unless it already owned them. Dangerous and non-native wildlife includes bears, elephants, gray wolves, big cats, rhinos, many primates and more.
You are allowed to keep ferrets and lemurs as pets. Ferrets are illegal in the Northern Territory. Reasons include anger at the appearance of wild colonies, the spread of diseases by ferrets, the bite of humans and their hostile nature. According to the Florida Administrative Code, it is illegal to own Class I animals 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 spread of alien species. This law further restricts the capture and possession of poisonous reptiles and other affected reptiles, unless the owner already has a permit before the law. You do not need a permit to keep ferrets, parrots, hedgehogs, chinchillas and other small rodents. Ferrets can be great pets, but they can carry germs and make people sick. Experts do not recommend ferrets for homes with children under the age of five. Hawaii is another state that prohibits the possession of ferrets.
Ferrets are illegal because they could easily return to the wild and be a potential carrier of rabies. Hawaii is free of this disease, and they want it to stay that way! Ferrets are illegal in Queensland and the laws are very similar to those in New Zealand. The difference between New Zealand and Australia is that Australia`s climate is warmer and not ideal for ferrets. In addition, many predators can feed on ferrets in the wild, such as foxes and dingoes. Australia has wild dogs and cats, and adding a ferret to the mix is a big risk.