Curious about what exotic pets are legal in North Carolina ? 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.
Questions about an animal not on this page? Send us an email and we will find out!
Relevant Exotic Pet Laws for North Carolina
Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of North Carolina. 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.
https://www.ncwildlife.org/Licensing/Other-Licenses-and-Permits/Wildlife-Captivity-License
https://www.animallaw.info/administrative/nc-exotic-pets-0212-importation-requirements-wild-animals
Are Pet Foxes Legal In North Carolina?
The legality of owning a pet fox in North Carolina is tricky. Native species like red foxes and gray foxes are absolutely illegal in North Carolina. Other species, however, become more of a gray area. For more information on individual species, please read below.
Are Arctic Foxes Legal In North Carolina?
The legality of owning a pet arctic foxes in North Carolina is complicated. North Carolina Law specifically prohibits the ownership of foxes as pets. However, depending on who you speak to at the game department, you may be told that this law only applies to native species of fox, therefore making Arctic Foxes technically legal in North Carolina.
With lack of consistency in mind, we cannot in good conscious tell you that keeping an arctic fox in North Carolina is either legal or a good idea. While one officer may tell you it is legal, another may interpret the law in a different way and seize and euthanize your pet.
Until the law has been rewritten for clarity, we do not recommend keeping a pet Arctic Fox in North Carolina for the animal’s safety.
Are Red Foxes Legal In North Carolina?
No, pet red foxes are not legal in North Carolina. You cannot keep a red fox as a pet in North Carolina.
Are Fennec Foxes Legal In North Carolina?
The legality of keeping pet fennec foxes in North Carolina is complicated. North Carolina Law specifically prohibits the ownership of foxes as pets. However, depending on who you speak to at the game department, you may be told that this law only applies to native species of fox, therefore making Fennec Foxes technically legal in North Carolina.
With lack of consistency in mind, we cannot in good conscious tell you that keeping an fennec fox in North Carolina is either legal or a good idea. While one officer may tell you it is legal, another may interpret the law in a different way and seize and euthanize your pet.
Until the law has been rewritten for clarity, we do not recommend keeping a pet Fennec Fox in North Carolina for the animal’s safety.
Are Pale Foxes Legal In North Carolina?
The legality of pet pale foxes in North Carolina is complicated. North Carolina Law specifically prohibits the ownership of foxes as pets. However, depending on who you speak to at the game department, you may be told that this law only applies to native species of fox, therefore making Pale Foxes technically legal in North Carolina.
With lack of consistency in mind, we cannot in good conscious tell you that keeping an pale fox in North Carolina is either legal or a good idea. While one officer may tell you it is legal, another may interpret the law in a different way and seize and euthanize your pet.
Until the law has been rewritten for clarity, we do not recommend keeping a pet Pale Fox in North Carolina for the animal’s safety.
Are Gray Foxes Legal In North Carolina?
No, pet gray foxes are not legal in North Carolina.
You cannot keep a gray fox as a pet in North Carolina.
Are Tanukis/Raccoon Dogs Legal In North Carolina?
No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in North Carolina, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.
Are Mink Legal in North Carolina?
No, pet mink are not legal in North Carolina. You cannot keep a mink as a pet in North Carolina.
Are Raccoons Legal In North Carolina?
No, pet raccoons are not legal in North Carolina. You cannot keep a raccoon as a pet in North Carolina.
Are Coyotes Legal In North Carolina?
No, pet coyotes are not legal in North Carolina. You cannot keep a coyote as a pet in North Carolina.
Are Coydogs Legal In North Carolina?
Pet coydogs may be legal in North Carolina depending on the county and city where you live and the content of the animal. If you are interested in keeping a Coydog as a pet in North Carolina, please reach out to both your county and your city’s officials.
Are Lynx Legal in North Carolina?
No, pet lynx are not legal in North Carolina. You cannot keep a Lynx as a pet in North Carolina.
Are Bobcats Legal In North Carolina?
No, pet bobcats are not legal in North Carolina. You cannot keep a bobcat as a pet in North Carolina.
Are Wolfdogs Legal In North Carolina?
Pet wolfdogs may be legal in North Carolina depending on the county and city where you live and the content of the animal. If you are interested in keeping a wolfdog as a pet in North Carolina, please reach out to both your county and your city’s officials.
Are Servals Legal In North Carolina?
No, pet servals are not legal in North Carolina. You cannot keep a serval as a pet in North Carolina.
Are Savannah Cats Legal In North Carolina?
Pet Savannah Cats may be legal in North Carolina depending on the county and city where you live and the content of the animal. If you are interested in keeping a savannah cat as a pet in North Carolina, please reach out to both your county and your city’s officials.
Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in North Carolina?
No, pet Asian leopard cats are not legal in North Carolina. You cannot keep an Asian leopard cat as a pet in North Carolina.
Are Bengal Cats Legal In North Carolina?
Pet Bengal cats are generally legal in North Carolina, but may be restricted depending on the county and city where you live and the content of the animal. If you are interested in keeping a Bengal cat as a pet in North Carolina, please reach out to both your county and your city’s officials.
Are Skunks Legal In North Carolina?
No, pet skunks are not legal in North Carolina. You cannot keep a skunk as a pet in North Carolina.
Are Opossums Legal In North Carolina?
No, pet opossums are not legal in North Carolina. You cannot keep an opossum as a pet in North Carolina.
Are Bats Legal In North Carolina?
No, pet bats are not legal in state. You cannot keep a bat as a pet in state.
Did you enjoy this list?
If you enjoyed our exotic pet legality list, please consider donating! Exotic Pet Wonderland is a nonprofit 501(c)3 animal sanctuary that requires donations to keep our sanctuary running. We work hard to research these laws and create these lists, and would like to no longer have to rely on ads to keep our site running. If you are interested in helping us further our goal to provide homes for and to educate about captive-bred wildlife, your donation would be greatly appreciated!
