New Yorkers Who Own These Animals Face Serious Trouble

People who own these forbidden animals in New York State could face some very big trouble.

Last year, Peanut the Squirrel, an animal with over a half-million followers on Instagram, was confiscated from a home in New York. That’s because it’s illegal to keep young wildlife as pets in the Empire State.

Illegal Pets To Own In New York State

New York State actually has some of the strictest rules in the country when it comes to keeping wild and dangerous animals in your home. See the full list below

Illegal Pets To Own In New York State

Crocodiles and Alligators

Kangaroo

Wolves

Boa Constrictor

Big Cats

Scorpion

Turtles

Raccoons

Foxes

Skunks

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Can’t Own Exotic Pets In New York State

If you’re thinking of owning tigers, venomous snakes, raccoons, lions, cheetahs, jaguars, monkeys, chimpanzees, bears, wolves, alligators, crocodiles and skunks, think again.

Fines, Criminal Charges

Besides the obvious dangers of owning any of these animals, New Yorkers who get caught face serious legal trouble…

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