b) It is illegal for any person to have live raccoons that. It is legal to own a raccoon in the following states: Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.However, raccoons that are transported to Ohio and are pets can be possessed in captivity if the owner has a certificate from a veterinarian from the owner`s previous state, which shows that the animal is free of diseases. Many states do not allow the possession of raccoons. Some states where raccoon ownership is prohibited by law are Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, and Massachusetts. While Ohio recently banned some exotic species that previously legally belonged to the state, hedgehogs are not among them. This means that hedgehogs are legal to own in the state of Ohio. The rock in the waves is that potential customers have raccoons that have become a real nuisance in many ways, and they want them to disappear. An exotic veterinarian who knows raccoons might direct you to a good breeder. Visit the animal in person before committing; Do not buy an animal through the Internet or through a classified ad. Expect to pay between $300 and $700 on average, although this can vary greatly.

If you`re in Ohio, they may be legal, but you`ll need to check. However, raccoons that are transported to Ohio and are pets can be possessed in captivity if the owner has a certificate from a veterinarian in the owner`s previous condition stating that the animal is disease-free. Section L deals with “restricted snakes,” which means one of the following meanings (legally only with a permit over 12 feet after 2014). Among the states that are legal states for pet foxes, Ohio offers the freedom to own a fox with a permit for any species. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources` Wildlife Division designates fox permits as a non-commercial propagation license. In Oklahoma, all types of fennectic foxes are allowed with a permit. In addition, skunks and raccoons are prohibited and therefore in no way allowed in the state. Ohio. Ohio`s laws have changed. According to various studies, raccoons are very intelligent.

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have found that raccoons have an average of 438 million neurons in a relatively small brain, placing them at the upper end of the mammalian intelligence scale. In the sidebar under the image of the raccoon, what we wrote above is repeated: raccoons can not be moved. Samanthajackson73– No, I`m not saying they`re not dangerous. I say that the case for public safety fails when it is clear that they do not cause more deaths or injuries than any other medium-sized pet. Your comparison of the rules of conduct proves my point of view. Cars are not illegal, they are regulated. Why not ban irresponsible pet ownership behavior and NOT pets? This would be tantamount to banning the car. Yes, removing cars from existence doesn`t guarantee any car-related deaths, but that`s stupid.

So, what primates can you own? It`s a bit confusing and confusing how to own them? Registration only? No permit? some illegal Tamerine? Can you own a capuchin but no tamerine or only listed tamerine? I`m looking to own a Capichine monkey, are they legal in Ohio? Here is a very short video showing a group of raccoons caught because they really liked trash cans and were persistent. Catching several raccoons overnight in the same place is common, because the mother and cubs of the year are always together. However, raccoons tend to be mischievous and unpredictable, which is why it is generally advisable not to have them as pets. In addition, they need a lot of space to explore, climb and move, so they do not do well in cages or small rooms. They also tend to be destructive, so you may find that they eat your furniture, bedding, and clothes, and knock over objects. As a bonus, raccoons can pierce latches and other secure areas if they wish, which is why they have a “masked bandit call.” According to the ODNR, the state is on the verge of overpopulation of raccoons, so any raccoon pulled to a new area will most likely displace those already living there. They could also transmit diseases to other raccoons and wipe out an entire colony. However, it is illegal to keep them without a permit to rehabilitate wild animals, and once they are old enough to survive on their own, healthy opossums can and should be released. These are wild animals that often do not do well in captivity. Is it legal to own a panther in Ohio? It is illegal for anyone to own a native wildlife unless permitted by the ODNR Wildlife Division.

Wildlife rehabilitators have a permit to care for orphaned or injured wildlife. Never leave the cave young. In Ohio, coyotes and red foxes are considered rabies vectors. Primater, I think lemurs are legal. Do not quote me on that. (OAK 1501:31-19-01) BANS import for sale white Love unless authorized in writing. PROHIBITS the importation or possession of raccoons from outside the state. And all of the above points cover many of the preventative measures that make sense when trying to prevent raccoons and other animals from becoming a nuisance in your home. It is currently legal to own domesticated skunks in only 17 states: Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

The “Other than” indicates that those listed are indeed legal, provided you follow all species-specific certifications and registrations. Prohibition of the importation or possession of raccoons from outside the state, with the exception of pets with a veterinary examination certificate and proof of legal ownership. In states where possession of a raccoon is legal, those looking for a raccoon should apply for additional regulations to own a raccoon. For example, in North Carolina, a veterinarian must approve the animal before it is taken to the state. In Arkansas, a person cannot own more than five at a time. Keep in mind that it is important to check national and local laws before buying an exotic pet. Sometimes we get caught between a rock and a difficult place when it comes to catching raccoons (and other potential species defined by the state as vectors of rabies). Pets are legal as pets in Ohio. However, most wild and exotic animals are banned as pets in Ohio.

There are good reasons. -_- It is simply selfish to put a big cat in the garden. Unless your backyard is on an area of the right size and you know what you`re doing. Having a license to own these animals is a good thing. It filters homes that think they are capable of keeping them. Nowhere in Canada is it legal to own these animals in your garden. Damn, I can`t even have a potty pig within the city limits, and that`s a good thing. Farm animals belong to a farm. Big cats belong to the big rooms. If they are allowed in your place of residence, the best way to get a raccoon is to go through an established breeder. Raccoons raised and raised in a house with humans can bond more easily and adapt more quickly to life as pets, unlike wild raccoons.

Wild raccoons should stay exactly where they are in the wild. I like animals that are studied in herpatology. Are there any lizards, tortis, frogs, toads or turtles that are illegal in Ohio??? I live in Ashtabula County. For example, if we catch them in an attic, we can take them outside and release them. Some people who have raised the way they enter choose to do so, and it is legal. But for many people who have brave raccoons who harass pets and get in the trash, it doesn`t make much sense to catch them outside and release them again.