Exotic Pets You Can Legally Own In Texas. Animal rights advocates advise against keeping most wild animals in captivity but that hasn t stopped exotic pet lovers from legally owning everything from ferrets and foxes to more dangerous. They usually include several different species of wildlife such as fish reptiles birds and yes sometimes even squirrels.
Exotic animals are fascinating but owning something just because it s lovely or intriguing can be unwise. These australian outback natives maybe small compared to a traditional kangaroo but require a moderately sized playpen in which to run around. However this permit is easily obtainable and exotic pet ownership is more popular in the state as a result.
While the massive state may have garnered a reputation for doing things their own way and for having a large population of ranchers larger exotic pets such as big cats and bears are not legal for the general public without a permit.
However even if you re allowed to own a certain type of animal you may still be liable for any injuries or damage caused by your exotic pet which can be severe. However overall the state of texas has relatively lax laws in regards to exotic pets. If you want to own pets that are native to your state pack your bags and move to arkansas where you can own native animals such as bobcats foxes raccoons and coyotes. Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission.
