Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Nebraska? 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 Nebraska
Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska?
Yes. Several species of pet fox are legal in Nebraska, but the requirements vary for each species. For more information on individual species, please read below.
Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Nebraska?
Yes, pet arctic foxes are legal in Nebraska. You do not need a permit to keep an arctic fox as a pet in Nebraska.
Are Red Foxes Legal In Nebraska?
Yes, pet red foxes are legal in Nebraska. You must have a captive wildlife permit to keep a red fox as a pet in Nebraska.
More information on how to get a permit for a red fox in Nebraska can be found here.
Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Nebraska?
Yes, pet fennec foxes are legal in Nebraska. You do not need a permit to keep a fennec fox as a pet in Nebraska.
Are Pale Foxes Legal In Nebraska?
Yes, pet pale foxes are legal in Nebraska. You do not need a permit to keep a pale fox as a pet in Nebraska.
Are Gray Foxes Legal In State?
Yes, pet gray foxes are legal in Nebraska. You must have a captive wildlife permit to keep a gray fox as a pet in Nebraska.
More information on how to get a permit for a gray fox in Nebraska can be found here.
Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Nebraska?
No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in Nebraska, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.
Are Mink Legal in Nebraska?
No, pet mink are legal in Nebraska. Depending on the color of the mink, you may need a captive wildlife permit to keep a mink as a pet in Nebraska.
You do not need a permit to keep mink of unnatural (does not occur in the wild) color mutations as pets in Nebraska.
If the mink is, or looks like, a color that can occur in the wild, you will need a captive wildlife permit. More information on how to get a permit for a natural looking mink in Nebraska can be found here.
Are Raccoons Legal In Nebraska?
Yes, pet raccoons are legal in Nebraska. You must have a captive wildlife permit to keep a raccoon as a pet in Nebraska.
More information on how to get a permit for a raccoon in Nebraska can be found here.
Are Coyotes Legal In Nebraska?
Yes, pet coyotes are legal in Nebraska. You do not need a permit to keep a coyote as a pet in Nebraska as long as it is from a USDA licensed breeder.
Are Coydogs Legal In Nebraska?
Yes, pet coydogs are legal in Nebraska. You do not need a permit to keep a coydog as a pet in Nebraska.
Are Lynx Legal in Nebraska?
No, pet lynx are not legal in Nebraska. You cannot keep a Lynx as a pet in Nebraska.
Are Bobcats Legal In Nebraska?
No, pet bobcats are not legal in Nebraska. You cannot keep a bobcat as a pet in Nebraska.
Are Wolfdogs Legal In Nebraska?
Are Servals Legal In Nebraska?
No, pet servals are not legal in Nebraska. You cannot keep a serval as a pet in Nebraska.
Are Savannah Cats Legal In Nebraska?
No, pet Savannah cats are not legal in Nebraska. You cannot keep a Savannah cat as a pet in Nebraska.
Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Nebraska?
No, pet Asian leopard cats are not legal in Nebraska. You cannot keep an Asian leopard cat as a pet in Nebraska.
Are Bengal Cats Legal In Nebraska?
No, Bengal cats are not legal in Nebraska. You cannot keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Nebraska.
Are Skunks Legal In Nebraska?
No, pet skunks are not legal in Nebraska. You cannot keep a skunk as a pet in Nebraska.
Are Opossums Legal In Nebraska?
Yes, pet opossums are legal in Nebraska. You must have a captive wildlife permit to keep an Opossum as a pet in Nebraska.
More information on how to get a permit for an opossum in Nebraska can be found here.
Are Bats Legal In Nebraska?
Yes, pet bats are are legal in Nebraska. As long as it is not a native species of bat, you do not need a permit to keep a bat as a pet in Nebraska.
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