Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Louisiana? 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 Louisiana
Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Louisiana. 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 Louisiana?
Yes, some species of pet fox are legal in Louisiana, but not all of them. For more information on individual species, please read below.
Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Louisiana?
Yes, pet arctic foxes are legal in Louisiana as a whole, but many cities and parishes have banned them. You do not need a permit keep an arctic fox as a pet in Louisiana, but you will need to check with your local government.
Are Red Foxes Legal In Louisiana?
No, pet red foxes are not legal in Louisiana. You cannot keep a red fox as a pet in Louisiana.
Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Louisiana?
Yes, pet fennec foxes are legal in Louisiana as a whole, but many cities and parishes have banned them. You do not need a permit keep a fennec fox as a pet in Louisiana, but you will need to check with your local government.
Are Pale Foxes Legal In Louisiana?
Yes, pet pale foxes are legal in Louisiana as a whole, but many cities and parishes have banned them. You do not need a permit keep a pale fox as a pet in Louisiana, but you will need to check with your local government.
Are Gray Foxes Legal In Louisiana?
No, pet gray foxes are not legal in Louisiana. You cannot keep a gray fox as a pet in Louisiana.
Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Louisiana?
No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in Louisiana, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.
Are Mink Legal in Louisiana?
No, pet mink are not legal in Louisiana. You cannot keep a mink as a pet in Louisiana.
Are Raccoons Legal In Louisiana?
No, pet raccoons are not legal in Louisiana. You cannot keep a raccoon as a pet in Louisiana.
Are Coyotes Legal In Louisiana?
No, pet coyotes are not legal in Louisiana. You cannot keep a coyote as a pet in Louisiana.
Are Coydogs Legal In Louisiana?
No, pet coydogs are not legal in Louisiana. You cannot keep a coydog as a pet in Louisiana.
Are Lynx Legal in Louisiana?
No, pet lynx are not legal in Louisiana. You cannot keep a Lynx as a pet in Louisiana.
Are Bobcats Legal In Louisiana?
No, pet bobcats are not legal in Louisiana. You cannot keep a bobcat as a pet in Louisiana.
Are Wolfdogs Legal In Louisiana?
Yes, pet wolfdogs are legal in Louisiana. You do not need a permit to keep a wolfdog in Louisiana but state law says that “Persons are cautioned that local ordinances or other state regulations may prohibit possession of these animals. Any animal which appears indistinguishable from a wolf, or is in any way represented to be a wolf shall be considered to be a wolf in the absence of bona fide documentation to the contrary.”
Are Servals Legal In Louisiana?
Yes, pet servals are legal in Louisiana as a whole, but many cities and parishes have banned them. You do not need a permit keep a serval as a pet in Louisiana, but you will need to check with your local government.
Are Savannah Cats Legal In Louisiana?
Yes, pet Savannah cats are legal in Louisiana as a whole, but many cities and parishes have banned them. You do not need a permit keep a Savannah Cat as a pet in Louisiana, but you will need to check with your local government.
Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Louisiana?
Yes, pet Asian leopard cats are legal in Louisiana as a whole, but many cities and parishes have banned them. You do not need a permit keep an Asian leopard cat as a pet in Louisiana, but you will need to check with your local government.
Are Bengal Cats Legal In Louisiana?
Yes, Bengal cats are legal in Louisiana as a whole, but many cities and parishes have banned them. You do not need a permit keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Louisiana, but you will need to check with your local government.
Are Skunks Legal In Louisiana?
No, pet skunks are not legal in Louisiana. You cannot keep a skunk as a pet in Louisiana.
Are Opossums Legal In Louisiana?
No, pet opossums are not legal in Louisiana. You cannot keep an opossum as a pet in Louisiana.
Are Bats Legal In Louisiana?
Non-native species of bat are legal to keep as pets in Louisiana as a whole, but many cities and parishes have banned them. You do not need a permit keep a non-native species of bat as a pet in Louisiana, but you will need to check with your local government.
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