Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Delaware? 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 Delaware
Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Delaware. 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 Delaware?
Some species of pet fox are legal to own in Delaware. For more information on individual species, please read below.
Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Delaware?
Yes, pet arctic foxes are legal in Delaware. You must have an Exotic Animal Permit to keep an arctic fox as a pet in Delaware, and it must be from a USDA licensed breeder.
The permit to keep an arctic fox in Delaware can be found here. It costs $25 and must be renewed every three years.
Are Red Foxes Legal In Delaware?
No, pet red foxes are not legal in Delaware. You cannot keep a red fox as a pet in Delaware.
Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Delaware?
Yes, pet fennec foxes are legal in Delaware.
You must have an Exotic Animal Permit to keep a fennec fox as a pet in Delaware, and it must be from a USDA licensed breeder.
The permit to keep a fennec fox in Delaware can be found here. It costs $25 and must be renewed every three years.
Are Pale Foxes Legal In Delaware?
Yes, pet pale foxes are legal in Delaware.
You must have an Exotic Animal Permit to keep a pale fox as a pet in Delaware, and it must be from a USDA licensed breeder.
The permit to keep a pale fox in Delaware can be found here. It costs $25 and must be renewed every three years.
Are Gray Foxes Legal In Delaware?
No, pet gray foxes are not legal in Delaware. You cannot keep a gray fox as a pet in Delaware.
Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Delaware?
No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in Delaware, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.
Are Mink Legal in Delaware?
No, pet mink are not legal in Delaware. You cannot keep a mink as a pet in Delaware.
Are Raccoons Legal In Delaware?
No, pet raccoons are not legal in Delaware. You cannot keep a raccoon as a pet in Delaware.
Are Coyotes Legal In Delaware?
No, pet coyotes are not legal in Delaware. You cannot keep a coyote as a pet in Delaware.
Are Coydogs Legal In Delaware?
No, pet coydogs are not legal in Delaware. You cannot keep a coydog as a pet in Delaware.
Are Lynx Legal in Delaware?
Yes, pet lynx are legal in Delaware.
You must have an Exotic Animal Permit to keep a lynx as a pet in Delaware, and it must be from a USDA licensed breeder.
The permit to keep a lynx in Delaware can be found here. It costs $25 and must be renewed every three years.
Are Bobcats Legal In Delaware?
No, pet bobcats are not legal in Delaware. You cannot keep a bobcat as a pet in Delaware.
Are Wolfdogs Legal In Delaware?
Yes, pet wolfdogs are legal in Delaware.
You must have an Exotic Animal Permit to keep a wolfdog as a pet in Delaware, and it must be from a USDA licensed breeder.
The permit to keep a coydog in Delaware can be found here. It costs $25 and must be renewed every three years.
Are Servals Legal In Delaware?
No, pet servals are not legal in State. You cannot keep a serval as a pet in State.
Are Savannah Cats Legal In Delaware?
Yes, pet Savannah cats are legal in Delaware.
You must have an Exotic Animal Permit to keep a Savannah cat as a pet in Delaware.
The permit to keep a Savannah Cat in Delaware can be found here. It costs $25 and must be renewed every three years.
Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Delaware?
Yes, pet Asian leopard cats are legal in Delaware.
You must have an Exotic Animal Permit to keep an Asian leopard cat as a pet in Delaware, and it must be from a USDA licensed breeder.
The permit to keep an Asian leopard cat in Delaware can be found here. It costs $25 and must be renewed every three years.
Are Bengal Cats Legal In Delaware?
Yes, Bengal cats are legal in Delaware.
You must have an Exotic Animal Permit to keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Delaware, and it must be from a USDA licensed breeder.
The permit to keep a Bengal cat in Delaware can be found here. It costs $25 and must be renewed every three years.
Are Skunks Legal In Delaware?
No, pet skunks are not legal in Delaware. You cannot keep a skunk as a pet in Delaware.
Are Opossums Legal In Delaware?
No, pet opossums are not legal in State. You cannot keep an opossum as a pet in State.
Are Bats Legal In Delaware?
Yes, pet bats are legal in Delaware as long as they are non-native species.
You must have an Exotic Animal Permit to keep anon-native species of bat as a pet in Delaware, and it must be from a USDA licensed breeder.
The permit to keep a non-native species of bat in Delaware can be found here. It costs $25 and must be renewed every three years.
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