EXOTIC ANIMAL CARE

I'm really glad that I have a special 5-foot-ong ball python, named Dot, but now I'm facing lots of problems owning this exotic animal.

The Washington Exotic Animal Laws are in place to protect the citizens of Washington from the dangers that can come from exotic animals.

In the State of Texas, a person can legally possess an exotic animal if the person has obtained the proper license or certificate of registration. Exotic animal possession that requires this license are animals that are classified as danger wild animals.

Tennessee's Exotic Animal Laws prohibits the possession of certain exotic animals unless these animals were in the individual's possession before this law went into effect on June 25, 1991.

According to South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources, an exotic animal is an animal that belongs to any species that is considered to be dangerous to human beings.

Rhode Island Exotic Animal laws state that anyone wishing to possess, import or receive primates, amphibia, carnivores, reptilia, insecta and canidae must be granted a permit from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

Pennsylvania's Exotic Animal Laws state that a permit is required for certain animals. This permit can be acquired from the Pennsylvania Wildlife Commission.

New Jersey's exotic animal laws state that it is illegal for anyone to have a potentially dangerous animal as a pet without a proper permit.

The Kentucky Exotic Animal Laws are in place to protect the native fauna and flora of the state of Kentucky. With this in mind, anyone considering an exotic animal for a pet better make sure it is legal to possess such animal.

These Illinois Exotic Animal Laws clearly state who can rightfully or legally possess exotic animals in this state, what animals are included in these statutes and what the repercussions for violating these statutes will be.

Connecticut, as with other states, protects its people as well as its native plants and animals by enforcing Exotic Animal Laws.

California Exotic Animal Laws are in place for the protection of the state's agricultural interests, for protection of the imported animals or non-native animals, for protection of the population of native animals and for the good of the public health and safety.

Arkansas Exotic Animal Laws carefully explain how, who, what and where that pertain to exotic animals.

The State of West Virginia is one of the few states that does not regulate the possession of exotic animals as pets. The only regulation that pertains to possessing animals are animals that are considered native to the state.

The State of Michigan has laws dictating what exotic pets are permitted.

The State of Iowa regulates the owning or possessing of exotic or dangerous animals by anyone in the state as per a bill signed on the 25th of May, 2007.

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a large Exotic Big Cat Refuge located near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Over 100 exotic big cats have been rescued and live here. Feeding time at 5:00 pm is one of the most popular times to visit the refuge.

In Knoxville, Tennessee, the Young Williams Animal Center is a great place to adopt, to bring strays and to volunteer.

In most countries throughout the world, it is illegal to keep any of the exotic big cats as pets...

The lawmakers in the state of Kansas have seen the importance of creating and enforcing laws that determine the rules and regulations of exotic animal possession and sales.

Black Pine Animal Park is an organization dedicated to housing and caring for abandoned and unwanted exotic animals.

Exotic pets are very popular right now, but they have special needs and require a greater commitment, both of money and time, than do traditional pets like dogs and cats. Are you really ready for an exotic pet?

Some people are content to own regular pets while others prefer the more exotic, such as chinchillas, mice, and monkeys.

Growing up I always had the classic pets: dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, and gerbils. But these days the term "pet" can refer to just about any animal you can think of!

Before getting an exotic pet, be aware that they need special consideration regarding their feeding, housing, and care, and can be potentially dangerous to your family and community.