Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Mississippi? 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 Mississippi
Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Mississippi. 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 Mississippi?
There are a few pet fox species that are legal in Mississippi. For more information on individual species, please read below.
Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Mississippi?
Yes, pet arctic foxes are legal in Mississippi as long as they are from a USDA breeder and you have an import permit. Although you do need an import permit to bring a pet arctic fox into Mississippi, you do not need a permit to possess one.
To get an import permit for an arctic fox in Mississippi, you must reach out to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health.
Are Red Foxes Legal In Mississippi?
As a general rule, it is not possible for someone to legally keep a pet red fox in Mississippi. If you wanted a pet fox in Mississippi, you would need a 40 acre (minimum) enclosure, and you would need to have a permit for said enclosure. These fox enclosures were designed for people looking to keep foxes to hunt, not as pets, hence the extreme size requirements.
Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Mississippi?
Yes, pet fennec foxes are legal in Mississippi as long as they are from a USDA breeder and you have an import permit. Although you do need an import permit to bring a pet fennec fox into Mississippi, you do not need a permit to possess one.
To get an import permit for a fennec fox in Mississippi, you must reach out to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health.
Are Pale Foxes Legal In Mississippi?
Yes, pet pale foxes are legal in Mississippi as long as they are from a USDA breeder and you have an import permit. Although you do need an import permit to bring a pet pale fox into Mississippi, you do not need a permit to possess one.
To get an import permit for a pale fox in Mississippi, you must reach out to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health.
Are Gray Foxes Legal In Mississippi?
No, pet gray foxes are not legal in Mississippi. Mississippi will not issue you a permit to keep an gray fox as a pet.
Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Mississippi?
No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in Mississippi, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.
Are Mink Legal in Mississippi?
No, pet mink are not legal in Mississippi. You cannot keep a mink as a pet in Mississippi.
Are Raccoons Legal In Mississippi?
No, pet raccoons are not legal in Mississippi. You cannot keep a raccoon as a pet in Mississippi.
Are Coyotes Legal In Mississippi?
As a general rule, it is not possible for someone to legally. If you wanted a pet coyote in Mississippi, you would need a 40 acre (minimum) enclosure, and you would need to have a permit for said enclosure. These coyote enclosures were designed for people looking to keep coyotes to hunt, not as pets, hence the extreme size requirements.
Are Coydogs Legal In Mississippi?
No, pet coydogs are not legal in state. You cannot keep a coydog as a pet in state.
Are Lynx Legal in Mississippi?
Yes, pet lynx are legal in Mississippi as long as they are from a USDA breeder and you have an import permit. Although you do need an import permit to bring a pet lynx into Mississippi, you do not need a permit to possess one.
To get an import permit for a lynx in Mississippi, you must reach out to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health.
Are Bobcats Legal In Mississippi?
No, pet bobcats are not legal in Mississippi. You cannot keep a bobcat as a pet in Mississippi.
Are Wolfdogs Legal In Mississippi?
Are Servals Legal In Mississippi?
Yes, pet servals are legal in Mississippi as long as they are from a USDA breeder and you have an import permit. Although you do need an import permit to bring a pet serval into Mississippi, you do not need a permit to possess one.
Are Savannah Cats Legal In Mississippi?
Yes, pet Savannah cats are are legal in Mississippi. You do not need a permit to keep a Savannah cat as a pet in Mississippi, but be sure to check your county/city laws as they may outlaw hybrid cats.
To get an import permit for a serval in Mississippi, you must reach out to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health.
Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Mississippi?
Yes, pet Asian leopard cats are legal in Mississippi as long as they are from a USDA breeder and you have an import permit. Although you do need an import permit to bring a pet Asian leopard cat into Mississippi, you do not need a permit to possess one.
To get an import permit for an Asian leopard cat in Mississippi, you must reach out to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health.
Are Bengal Cats Legal In Mississippi?
Yes, Bengal cats are legal in Mississippi. You do not need a permit to keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Mississippi, but be sure to check your county/city laws as they may outlaw hybrid cats.
Are Skunks Legal In Mississippi?
No, pet skunks are not legal in Mississippi. You cannot keep a skunk as a pet in Mississippi.
Are Opossums Legal In Mississippi?
No, pet opossums are not legal in Mississippi. You cannot keep an opossum as a pet in Mississippi.
Are Bats Legal In Mississippi?
No, pet bats are not legal in Mississippi. You cannot keep a bat as a pet in Mississippi.
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