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Exotic pet laws, state by state — with the actual statute cited, the permitting agency named, and a date showing when we last verified it.

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Antique engraving of a raccoon

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

North America's masked native — intelligent, destructive, and a rabies-vector species in most states.

Antique engraving of a monkey

Monkey

Nonhuman primates

All primates, from marmosets to capuchins. Among the most heavily regulated exotic pets in the U.S.

Antique engraving of a serval

Serval

Leptailurus serval

A tall African wildcat, popular in the exotic cat trade and the parent breed of the Savannah cat.

Antique engraving of a fennec fox

Fennec Fox

Vulpes zerda

The world's smallest fox — and one of the few foxes legal to own in several U.S. states.

Antique engraving of a sugar glider

Sugar Glider

Petaurus breviceps

A palm-sized gliding marsupial, legal in most states but banned in a handful of cities and states.

Antique engraving of a hedgehog

Hedgehog

Atelerix albiventris

The African pygmy hedgehog — a palm-sized insectivore, hugely popular and famously banned in a handful of states.

Antique engraving of a ferret

Ferret

Mustela putorius furo

Fully domesticated for millennia, yet still outlawed in California and Hawaii — the most mainstream 'exotic' pet in America.

Antique engraving of a capybara

Capybara

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

The world's largest rodent — a semi-aquatic, famously mellow giant that needs water, space, and company.

Antique engraving of a red fox

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

North America's iconic fox — native nearly everywhere, which makes it one of the hardest pets to keep legally.

Antique engraving of a skunk

Skunk

Mephitis mephitis

Descented, captive-bred skunks are affectionate pets — legal in only a minority of states thanks to rabies-vector rules.

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Washington

Exotic pet laws in Washington — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

New York

Exotic pet laws in New York — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Texas

Exotic pet laws in Texas — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Florida

Exotic pet laws in Florida — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

California

Exotic pet laws in California — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Pennsylvania

Exotic pet laws in Pennsylvania — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Ohio

Exotic pet laws in Ohio — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Georgia

Exotic pet laws in Georgia — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

North Carolina

Exotic pet laws in North Carolina — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Illinois

Exotic pet laws in Illinois — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Michigan

Exotic pet laws in Michigan — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Arizona

Exotic pet laws in Arizona — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Nevada

Exotic pet laws in Nevada — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Tennessee

Exotic pet laws in Tennessee — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Missouri

Exotic pet laws in Missouri — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Virginia

Exotic pet laws in Virginia — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Indiana

Exotic pet laws in Indiana — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Wisconsin

Exotic pet laws in Wisconsin — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Minnesota

Exotic pet laws in Minnesota — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Colorado

Exotic pet laws in Colorado — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Maryland

Exotic pet laws in Maryland — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Massachusetts

Exotic pet laws in Massachusetts — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

New Jersey

Exotic pet laws in New Jersey — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Connecticut

Exotic pet laws in Connecticut — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Oregon

Exotic pet laws in Oregon — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Alabama

Exotic pet laws in Alabama — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

South Carolina

Exotic pet laws in South Carolina — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Kentucky

Exotic pet laws in Kentucky — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Louisiana

Exotic pet laws in Louisiana — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Oklahoma

Exotic pet laws in Oklahoma — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Utah

Exotic pet laws in Utah — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Idaho

Exotic pet laws in Idaho — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Montana

Exotic pet laws in Montana — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Wyoming

Exotic pet laws in Wyoming — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

New Mexico

Exotic pet laws in New Mexico — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Kansas

Exotic pet laws in Kansas — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Nebraska

Exotic pet laws in Nebraska — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Iowa

Exotic pet laws in Iowa — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

North Dakota

Exotic pet laws in North Dakota — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

South Dakota

Exotic pet laws in South Dakota — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Maine

Exotic pet laws in Maine — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

New Hampshire

Exotic pet laws in New Hampshire — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Vermont

Exotic pet laws in Vermont — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Rhode Island

Exotic pet laws in Rhode Island — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Delaware

Exotic pet laws in Delaware — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

West Virginia

Exotic pet laws in West Virginia — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Alaska

Exotic pet laws in Alaska — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Hawaii

Exotic pet laws in Hawaii — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Arkansas

Exotic pet laws in Arkansas — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

Mississippi

Exotic pet laws in Mississippi — every animal's status, permits, and statutes.

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RaccoonWashingtonBanned2026-07-02
MonkeyNew YorkBanned2026-07-02
RaccoonNew YorkBanned2026-07-02
ServalWashingtonLegal2026-07-02
Fennec FoxNew YorkPartly Legal2026-07-02
Sugar GliderNew YorkPartly Legal2026-07-02
MonkeyWashingtonBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxWashingtonLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderWashingtonLegal2026-07-03
ServalNew YorkBanned2026-07-03
RaccoonTexasBanned2026-07-02
MonkeyTexasPartly Legal2026-07-02
ServalTexasPermit Required2026-07-02
Fennec FoxTexasLegal2026-07-02
Sugar GliderTexasLegal2026-07-02
RaccoonFloridaPermit Required2026-07-02
MonkeyFloridaPermit Required2026-07-02
ServalFloridaPermit Required2026-07-02
Fennec FoxFloridaPermit Required2026-07-02
Sugar GliderFloridaLegal2026-07-02
RaccoonCaliforniaBanned2026-07-02
MonkeyCaliforniaBanned2026-07-02
ServalCaliforniaBanned2026-07-02
Fennec FoxCaliforniaBanned2026-07-02
Sugar GliderCaliforniaBanned2026-07-02
RaccoonPennsylvaniaPermit Required2026-07-02
MonkeyPennsylvaniaUnclear2026-07-02
ServalPennsylvaniaPermit Required2026-07-02
Fennec FoxPennsylvaniaPermit Required2026-07-02
Sugar GliderPennsylvaniaLegal2026-07-02
RaccoonOhioPermit Required2026-07-02
MonkeyOhioPartly Legal2026-07-02
ServalOhioBanned2026-07-02
Fennec FoxOhioLegal2026-07-02
Sugar GliderOhioLegal2026-07-02
RaccoonGeorgiaBanned2026-07-02
MonkeyGeorgiaBanned2026-07-02
ServalGeorgiaBanned2026-07-02
Fennec FoxGeorgiaBanned2026-07-02
Sugar GliderGeorgiaLegal2026-07-02
RaccoonNorth CarolinaBanned2026-07-02
MonkeyNorth CarolinaLegal2026-07-02
ServalNorth CarolinaLegal2026-07-02
Fennec FoxNorth CarolinaBanned2026-07-02
Sugar GliderNorth CarolinaLegal2026-07-02
RaccoonIllinoisPermit Required2026-07-02
MonkeyIllinoisBanned2026-07-02
ServalIllinoisLegal2026-07-02
Fennec FoxIllinoisLegal2026-07-02
Sugar GliderIllinoisLegal2026-07-02
RaccoonMichiganPermit Required2026-07-03
MonkeyMichiganLegal2026-07-03
ServalMichiganLegal2026-07-03
Fennec FoxMichiganLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderMichiganLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonArizonaBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyArizonaBanned2026-07-03
ServalArizonaBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxArizonaBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderArizonaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonNevadaBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyNevadaLegal2026-07-03
ServalNevadaLegal2026-07-03
Fennec FoxNevadaBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderNevadaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonTennesseePermit Required2026-07-03
MonkeyTennesseePartly Legal2026-07-03
ServalTennesseeLegal2026-07-03
Fennec FoxTennesseeLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderTennesseeLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonMissouriPermit Required2026-07-03
MonkeyMissouriPermit Required2026-07-03
ServalMissouriLegal2026-07-03
Fennec FoxMissouriLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderMissouriLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonVirginiaBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyVirginiaLegal2026-07-03
ServalVirginiaBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxVirginiaBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderVirginiaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonIndianaPermit Required2026-07-03
MonkeyIndianaLegal2026-07-03
ServalIndianaPermit Required2026-07-03
Fennec FoxIndianaLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderIndianaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonWisconsinPermit Required2026-07-03
MonkeyWisconsinLegal2026-07-03
ServalWisconsinLegal2026-07-03
Fennec FoxWisconsinLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderWisconsinLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonMinnesotaBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyMinnesotaBanned2026-07-03
ServalMinnesotaBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxMinnesotaLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderMinnesotaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonColoradoBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyColoradoBanned2026-07-03
ServalColoradoBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxColoradoBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderColoradoLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonMarylandBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyMarylandBanned2026-07-03
ServalMarylandBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxMarylandBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderMarylandLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonMassachusettsBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyMassachusettsBanned2026-07-03
ServalMassachusettsBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxMassachusettsBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderMassachusettsLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonNew JerseyBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyNew JerseyBanned2026-07-03
ServalNew JerseyBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxNew JerseyBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderNew JerseyPermit Required2026-07-03
RaccoonConnecticutBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyConnecticutBanned2026-07-03
ServalConnecticutBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxConnecticutBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderConnecticutLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonOregonBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyOregonBanned2026-07-03
ServalOregonBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxOregonBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderOregonLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonAlabamaPermit Required2026-07-03
MonkeyAlabamaLegal2026-07-03
ServalAlabamaLegal2026-07-03
Fennec FoxAlabamaLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderAlabamaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonSouth CarolinaBanned2026-07-03
MonkeySouth CarolinaPartly Legal2026-07-03
ServalSouth CarolinaLegal2026-07-03
Fennec FoxSouth CarolinaUnclear2026-07-03
Sugar GliderSouth CarolinaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonKentuckyBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyKentuckyBanned2026-07-03
ServalKentuckyPermit Required2026-07-03
Fennec FoxKentuckyBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderKentuckyLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonLouisianaBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyLouisianaBanned2026-07-03
ServalLouisianaLegal2026-07-03
Fennec FoxLouisianaLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderLouisianaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonOklahomaPermit Required2026-07-03
MonkeyOklahomaLegal2026-07-03
ServalOklahomaPermit Required2026-07-03
Fennec FoxOklahomaLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderOklahomaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonUtahBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyUtahBanned2026-07-03
ServalUtahBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxUtahPermit Required2026-07-03
Sugar GliderUtahLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonIdahoPartly Legal2026-07-03
MonkeyIdahoPartly Legal2026-07-03
ServalIdahoPermit Required2026-07-03
Fennec FoxIdahoPermit Required2026-07-03
Sugar GliderIdahoLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonMontanaBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyMontanaBanned2026-07-03
ServalMontanaLegal2026-07-03
Fennec FoxMontanaUnclear2026-07-03
Sugar GliderMontanaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonWyomingLegal2026-07-03
MonkeyWyomingBanned2026-07-03
ServalWyomingUnclear2026-07-03
Fennec FoxWyomingUnclear2026-07-03
Sugar GliderWyomingLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonNew MexicoBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyNew MexicoBanned2026-07-03
ServalNew MexicoBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxNew MexicoBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderNew MexicoPermit Required2026-07-03
RaccoonKansasBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyKansasLegal2026-07-03
ServalKansasLegal2026-07-03
Fennec FoxKansasLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderKansasLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonNebraskaPermit Required2026-07-03
MonkeyNebraskaLegal2026-07-03
ServalNebraskaBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxNebraskaLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderNebraskaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonIowaBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyIowaBanned2026-07-03
ServalIowaBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxIowaBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderIowaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonNorth DakotaBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyNorth DakotaPermit Required2026-07-03
ServalNorth DakotaPermit Required2026-07-03
Fennec FoxNorth DakotaUnclear2026-07-03
Sugar GliderNorth DakotaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonSouth DakotaLegal2026-07-03
MonkeySouth DakotaPermit Required2026-07-03
ServalSouth DakotaPermit Required2026-07-03
Fennec FoxSouth DakotaPermit Required2026-07-03
Sugar GliderSouth DakotaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonMainePermit Required2026-07-03
MonkeyMaineBanned2026-07-03
ServalMaineBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxMainePermit Required2026-07-03
Sugar GliderMaineLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonNew HampshirePermit Required2026-07-03
MonkeyNew HampshirePermit Required2026-07-03
ServalNew HampshirePermit Required2026-07-03
Fennec FoxNew HampshirePermit Required2026-07-03
Sugar GliderNew HampshireLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonVermontBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyVermontBanned2026-07-03
ServalVermontBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxVermontBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderVermontLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonRhode IslandBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyRhode IslandBanned2026-07-03
ServalRhode IslandPermit Required2026-07-03
Fennec FoxRhode IslandPermit Required2026-07-03
Sugar GliderRhode IslandLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonDelawareBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyDelawarePermit Required2026-07-03
ServalDelawarePermit Required2026-07-03
Fennec FoxDelawarePermit Required2026-07-03
Sugar GliderDelawareLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonWest VirginiaBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyWest VirginiaPartly Legal2026-07-03
ServalWest VirginiaLegal2026-07-03
Fennec FoxWest VirginiaLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderWest VirginiaLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonAlaskaBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyAlaskaBanned2026-07-03
ServalAlaskaBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxAlaskaBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderAlaskaBanned2026-07-03
RaccoonHawaiiBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyHawaiiBanned2026-07-03
ServalHawaiiBanned2026-07-03
Fennec FoxHawaiiBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderHawaiiBanned2026-07-03
RaccoonArkansasLegal2026-07-03
MonkeyArkansasPartly Legal2026-07-03
ServalArkansasPermit Required2026-07-03
Fennec FoxArkansasBanned2026-07-03
Sugar GliderArkansasLegal2026-07-03
RaccoonMississippiBanned2026-07-03
MonkeyMississippiPartly Legal2026-07-03
ServalMississippiLegal2026-07-03
Fennec FoxMississippiLegal2026-07-03
Sugar GliderMississippiLegal2026-07-03
HedgehogWashingtonLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogNew YorkPartly Legal2026-07-13
HedgehogTexasLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogFloridaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogCaliforniaBanned2026-07-13
HedgehogPennsylvaniaBanned2026-07-13
HedgehogOhioLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogGeorgiaBanned2026-07-13
HedgehogNorth CarolinaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogIllinoisLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogMichiganLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogArizonaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogNevadaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogTennesseeLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogMissouriLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogVirginiaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogIndianaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogWisconsinLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogMinnesotaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogColoradoLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogMarylandLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogMassachusettsLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogNew JerseyPermit Required2026-07-13
HedgehogConnecticutLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogOregonLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogAlabamaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogSouth CarolinaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogKentuckyLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogLouisianaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogOklahomaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogUtahLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogIdahoLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogMontanaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogWyomingLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogNew MexicoLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogKansasLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogNebraskaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogIowaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogNorth DakotaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogSouth DakotaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogMaineLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogNew HampshireLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogVermontLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogRhode IslandLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogDelawareLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogWest VirginiaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogAlaskaLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogHawaiiBanned2026-07-13
HedgehogArkansasLegal2026-07-13
HedgehogMississippiLegal2026-07-13
FerretWashingtonLegal2026-07-13
FerretNew YorkPartly Legal2026-07-13
FerretTexasLegal2026-07-13
FerretFloridaLegal2026-07-13
FerretCaliforniaBanned2026-07-13
FerretPennsylvaniaLegal2026-07-13
FerretOhioLegal2026-07-13
FerretGeorgiaLegal2026-07-13
FerretNorth CarolinaLegal2026-07-13
FerretIllinoisLegal2026-07-13
FerretMichiganLegal2026-07-13
FerretArizonaLegal2026-07-13
FerretNevadaLegal2026-07-13
FerretTennesseeLegal2026-07-13
FerretMissouriLegal2026-07-13
FerretVirginiaLegal2026-07-13
FerretIndianaLegal2026-07-13
FerretWisconsinLegal2026-07-13
FerretMinnesotaLegal2026-07-13
FerretColoradoLegal2026-07-13
FerretMarylandLegal2026-07-13
FerretMassachusettsLegal2026-07-13
FerretNew JerseyPermit Required2026-07-13
FerretConnecticutLegal2026-07-13
FerretOregonLegal2026-07-13
FerretAlabamaLegal2026-07-13
FerretSouth CarolinaLegal2026-07-13
FerretKentuckyLegal2026-07-13
FerretLouisianaLegal2026-07-13
FerretOklahomaLegal2026-07-13
FerretUtahLegal2026-07-13
FerretIdahoLegal2026-07-13
FerretMontanaLegal2026-07-13
FerretWyomingLegal2026-07-13
FerretNew MexicoLegal2026-07-13
FerretKansasLegal2026-07-13
FerretNebraskaLegal2026-07-13
FerretIowaLegal2026-07-13
FerretNorth DakotaLegal2026-07-13
FerretSouth DakotaLegal2026-07-13
FerretMaineLegal2026-07-13
FerretNew HampshireLegal2026-07-13
FerretVermontLegal2026-07-13
FerretRhode IslandPermit Required2026-07-13
FerretDelawareLegal2026-07-13
FerretWest VirginiaLegal2026-07-13
FerretAlaskaLegal2026-07-13
FerretHawaiiBanned2026-07-13
FerretArkansasLegal2026-07-13
FerretMississippiLegal2026-07-13

Exotic Pet Laws is a research directory, not legal advice. Laws change and local ordinances add restrictions — always confirm with the issuing agency listed on each page.