Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Pennsylvania? 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 Pennsylvania
Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Pennsylvania. 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.
A Note About Exotic Pets in Pennsylvania
To get a permit for an exotic pet in Pennsylvania, you will need to call Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division at 717-783-8164 for more information.
Are Pet Foxes Legal In Pennsylvania ?
Yes. All species of pet fox are legal in Pennsylvania. For more information on individual species, please read below.
Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Pennsylvania ?
Yes, pet arctic foxes are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for an arctic fox, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
Are Red Foxes Legal In Pennsylvania ?
Yes, pet red foxes are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for a red fox, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet fennec foxes are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for a fennec fox, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
Are Pale Foxes Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet pale foxes are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for a pale fox, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
Are Gray Foxes Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet gray foxes are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for a red fox, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Pennsylvania?
No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in Pennsylvania, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.
Are Mink Legal in Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet mink are legal in Pennsylvania, but they must come from a USDA breeder in Pennsylvania that has been approved by the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division. Please contact the Division for more information.
Are Raccoons Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet raccoons are legal in Pennsylvania, but they must come from a USDA breeder in Pennsylvania that has been approved by the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division. Please contact the Division for more information.
Are Coyotes Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet coyotes are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for a coyote, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
Are Coydogs Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet coydogs are are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for a coydog, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
Are Lynx Legal in Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet lynx are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for a lynx, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
Are Bobcats Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet bobcats are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for a bobcat, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
Are Wolfdogs Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet wolfdogs are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. If a dog has even 1% wolf in it’s blood, Pennsylvania requires a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for a wolfdog, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
Are Servals Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet servals are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for a serval, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
Are Savannah Cats Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet Savannah cats are legal in Pennsylvania. You do not need a permit to keep a Savannah cat as a pet in Pennsylvania.
Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet Asian leopard cats are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit. For information how to obtain a permit for an Asian Leopard Cat, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
Are Bengal Cats Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, Bengal cats are legal in Pennsylvania. You do not need a permit to keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Pennsylvania.
Are Skunks Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet skunks are legal in Pennsylvania, but they must come from a USDA breeder in Pennsylvania that has been approved by the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division. Please contact the Division for more information.
Are Opossums Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet opossums are legal in Pennsylvania, but they must come from a USDA breeder in Pennsylvania that has been approved by the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division. Please contact the Division for more information.
Are Bats Legal In Pennsylvania?
Yes, pet bats are are legal in Pennsylvania with a permit as long as they are not a native species. For information how to obtain a permit for a non-native species of bat in Pennsylvania, please contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission Special Permits Enforcement Division.
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