Exotic pet laws in Nevada
Every animal in our directory, checked against Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) rules and Nevada statute. Click any animal for the full entry — the exact law, penalties, permits, and local caveats.
All animals: status at a glance
| Animal | Status | Statute | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raccoon | Banned | NAC 503.110 (prohibited species) | 2026-07-03 |
| Monkey | Legal | Not listed in NAC 503.110 | 2026-07-03 |
| Serval | Legal | Not listed in NAC 503.110 | 2026-07-03 |
| Fennec Fox | Banned | NAC 503.110 (foxes prohibited) | 2026-07-03 |
| Sugar Glider | Legal | Not listed in NAC 503.110 | 2026-07-03 |
| Hedgehog | Legal | NAC 503.110 (hedgehogs not listed) | 2026-07-13 |
| Ferret | Legal | NAC 503.110 (ferrets not listed) | 2026-07-13 |
Animals banned in Nevada
- Raccoon — On Nevada's prohibited species list — banned as pets (rabies vector)
- Fennec Fox — All foxes are prohibited species — banned despite Nevada's permissive reputation
Legal without a permit in Nevada
- Monkey — Legal — Nevada has no prohibition or permit for pet primates
- Serval — Legal — not on the prohibited list, no state permit
- Sugar Glider — Legal — not prohibited, no permit
- Hedgehog — Legal — hedgehogs are not on Nevada's prohibited species list
- Ferret — Legal — not on NAC 503.110's prohibited species list
How Nevada regulates exotic pets
Primary authority sits with Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW). Statewide statute sets the floor; cities and counties frequently layer stricter bans on top, so always check your municipal code as well as the entries above.
Research directory, not legal advice. Verify current rules with Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) before acquiring any animal.