Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Kentucky? Then read on! Please note that this is not an all inclusive list, but only includes animals we personally educate about here at Exotic Pet Wonderland.
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Relevant Exotic Pet Laws for state
Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Kentucky. Please note that exotic pet laws are often unclear, and contacting your state’s game department is always the best bet to clarify. For the purpose of this article, we have personally reached out for needed clarification.
Are Pet Foxes Legal In Kentucky?
No. No species of pet fox is legal in Kentucky. For more information on individual species, please read below.
Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet arctic foxes are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep an arctic fox as a pet in Kentucky.
Are Red Foxes Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet red foxes are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep a red fox as a pet in Kentucky.
Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet fennec foxes are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep a fennec fox as a pet in Kentucky.
Are Pale Foxes Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet pale foxes are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep a pale fox as a pet in Kentucky.
Are Gray Foxes Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet gray foxes are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep a gray fox as a pet in Kentucky.
Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in Kentucky, or an any other Kentucky. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.
Are Mink Legal in Kentucky?
Yes, pet mink are legal in Kentucky. You can keep a mink as a pet in Kentucky without a permit as long as the mink as long as the mink is either over 1.15 kilograms as an adult, or can be distinguished from wild mink due to its fur color.
Are Raccoons Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet raccoons are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep a raccoon as a pet in Kentucky.
Are Coyotes Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet coyotes are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep a coyote as a pet in Kentucky.
Are Coydogs Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet coydogs are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep a coydog as a pet in Kentucky.
Are Lynx Legal in Kentucky?
No, pet lynx are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep a Lynx as a pet in Kentucky.
Are Bobcats Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet bobcats are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep a bobcat as a pet in Kentucky.
Are Wolfdogs Legal In Kentucky?
Are Servals Legal In Kentucky?
Yes, pet servals are legal in Kentucky. You do not need a permit keep a serval as a pet in Kentucky.
Although you do not need a permit to own a pet serval in Kentucky, if you plan to get a serval from somewhere outside of Kentucky, you will need an import permit. Information on import permits for pet serval can be found here.
Are Savannah Cats Legal In Kentucky?
Pet Savannah cats are legal in Kentucky. You do not need a permit keep a Savannah cat as a pet in Kentucky.
Although you do not need a permit to keep a Savannah cat as a pet in Kentucky, you may possibly need am importation permit if you are getting one from outside the state. I would recommend contacting the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife for more information.
Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Kentucky?
Yes, pet Asian leopard cats are legal in Kentucky. You do not need a permit to keep an Asian leopard cat as a pet in Kentucky.
Although you do not need a permit to keep a pet Asian leopard cat in Kentucky, if you plan to get an Asian leopard cat from somewhere outside of Kentucky, you will need an import permit. Information on import permits for pet serval can be found here.
Are Bengal Cats Legal In Kentucky?
Yes, Bengal cats are legal in Kentucky. You can keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Kentucky without a permit.
Although you do not need a permit to keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Kentucky, you may possibly need am importation permit if you are getting one from outside the state. I would recommend contacting the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife for more information.
Are Skunks Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet skunks are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep a skunk as a pet in Kentucky.
Are Opossums Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet opossums are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep an opossum as a pet in Kentucky.
Are Bats Legal In Kentucky?
No, pet bats are not legal in Kentucky. You cannot keep a bat as a pet in Kentucky.
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