Animals That are Legal to Own in My State!

[Whatthefluff]

Norway rat

These may be considered pests to some, but this one seems pretty friendly! Pet rats originate from this more wild counterpart. Here's a picture of my first rat I ever owned, Tootsie, for comparison.

Jerboas

These things look like they don't have arms in half the pictures I see. They are really cute, though. Just sort of weird. It's like a human mouse.

Almost any type of snake

There isn't much of a limit to what type of snakes aren't allowed. All species of pythons and boas are allowed besides those considered "unlawful" or a rare species. My dad's brother owned a garter snake named Jean when he was young.

Skinks

In addition to the many types of lizards allowed as pets, skinks are allowed. These are the fattest lizards I've ever seen!

Emus and ostriches

No permit required to own these big birds! I have a friend who owns an emu. He says emu eggs taste normal, just much larger.

Starlings

An invasive species, it's surprising to see these are legal pets (besides the pink starling). I suppose this is due to the fact that they are from Europe. So apparently they're still not considered a native species. Mynahs are also allowed.

Pacas

Okay, what even are these? I've literally never heard of them until just now. This one seems frickin adorable, though. Hey, they can be kept . . . Guess I'll have to find a paca breeder! Wow, it's cute.

Some honorable mentions include the Southern Flying squirrel, degus, wild mice, toucans, Basilisks, and Koi.

Which pet would you own?

[NightOwl8801]

Rats , no thanks
Snakes , yikes
Emus and ostriches , unique for sure
Starling bird, pretty
Peca , looks like a giant rat. odd but certainly different
I think I'd settle for the bird.

[NightOwl8801]

Thanks for the most helpful opinion.
And congratulations on becoming an editor

[Whatthefluff]

No, thank you!

[Whatthefluff]

*np.

[vishna]

A basilisk you say... hmmm
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lol but really, rats are cute

[SwolDishWasher]

Lol. Someone is house slithern

[Rissyanne]

I was at Pet Smart a couple of years ago. It was around Halloween and they were taking pictures of your animals in costumes. A lady had her pet rat... dressed up like a witch. It was the cutest thing.

[Whatthefluff]

Haha that sounds adorable!

[JDavid25]

LOL.. What the hell is that last one? But, the only animal on here I would consider gettin is a maybe a Norway rat.. It does look cute.. LOL.. I like animals, but I ain't much of a animal lover.. LOL..

[vonasaurus]

oh my gosh, your little rat is beyond precious!
never heard of pacas or jerboas, but they're cute too.

i would totally own a pet owl if i could. but owning a bird of prey where i live is illegal.

[John_Doesnt]

Living in California sucks, I can't even own a hedgehog.

[Whatthefluff]

Wow really? Crazy.

[Lyndin]

I'd love to have a pet rat. I've heard they're smart. Koi would also be nice.

[lucius46ad]

I love my Nigerian Aardvark.

[Whatthefluff]

Awesome!

[MrMysteryMan]

The Skink looks awesome!

[CubsterShura]

Ain't a fan of animals sorry ^^;

[LesbianBusinessWoman]

I just have horses, dogs, and cats lol

[Bleepasaurus_RexEwww]

Ewww fuck that they're ugly

[eagle1951]

don't mind most. but i hate snakes

[COCOCHANEL]

i want an emu !

[COCOCHANEL]

i really want a kapibara
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