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…