Want an exotic pet but not sure what is legal where you live? These 10 species are legal in the vast majority of US states and make rewarding exotic pets.
Not everyone can own a big cat or a primate, but there are dozens of fascinating exotic animals that are legal in most US states. Here are our top 10 picks.
1. Ball Python â Legal in all but a handful of states. Docile, fascinating, and available in hundreds of morphs. 2. Bearded Dragon â Legal virtually everywhere. One of the most handleable reptiles. 3. Leopard Gecko â Legal everywhere. Perfect beginner reptile. 4. Hedgehog â Legal in most states (banned in California, Georgia, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, and a few others). 5. Sugar Glider â Legal in most states except California, Alaska, and Hawaii. 6. Pacman Frog â Legal everywhere. Charming beginner amphibian. 7. Axolotl â Legal in most states (banned in California, Maine, New Jersey, Virginia). 8. Fennec Fox â Legal in most states. Check local ordinances. 9. Capybara â Legal in Texas, Pennsylvania, and many other states. 10. Tarantula â Legal virtually everywhere. Great beginner invertebrate.