(3) Any person who sells or transfers any live non-native bird to another shall maintain documentation for a period of 24 months following such sale or transfer. Such course of action shall be made available for inspection upon request of Commission personnel and the director of the local emergency management agency for the county where the facility is located. In addition to the requirements for this section, each cage or enclosure shall have an accessible device to provide physical stimulation or manipulation compatible with the species. (a) For one or two animals, a cage 10 feet by 10 feet, 8 feet high. Although 50 species of snakes are found in Florida, only the 6 listed here are venomous and a danger to humans. Any components constructed of lumber byproducts such as oriented strand board (OSB), medium density fibreboard (MDF) and melamine shall be no less than one-half (1/2) inch in thickness, shall not be directly exposed to weather and shall be constructed, covered, coated or treated to be impervious to moisture. 9, Fla. Const. ", CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING TODAY: Help support our local journalism. For each additional bird, increase perimeter by 25 percent. Such records shall be made available for inspection, upon request, of commission personnel. CreditsAdopted Jan. 1, 2008; Amended Aug. 27, 2009. (a) For up to 6 animals, an enclosure 21 feet by 21 feet, 6 feet high. Plan shall specify pre-event, event, and post-event actions, including action plan for securing wildlife on site, evacuation of wildlife, location and contact information for temporary housing, length of stay at temporary housing, and re-entry to facility. For some, like the capuchin, spider monkey, and woolly monkey, getting a permit can require quite a bit of work. Failure to pay such expenses shall be grounds for revocation or denial of permits to such individuals to possess wildlife. Though some may describe them as being similar in looks to a monkey, they are actually not primates at all. (6) Full contact is only allowed by the ride participants during the elephant ride. Possession or Transfer of Class I Wildlife as Personal Use Wildlife. For one or two animals, a cage or enclosure 2 feet by 2 feet, 2 feet high. Amended Aug. 23, 2022. (d) In lieu of the $10,000 financial responsibility guarantee any person possessing Class I wildlife may maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $2 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate as shall protect the possessor of Class I wildlife from claims for damage for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as claims for property damage which may arise. Barreto said of Thursday's v. "I agree, the environment trumps the livelihood on this one, unfortunately. Green Tree Frog, b. Each cage shall have perching area(s) and nest box(es) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously. They'll need lots of space to fly around in. (b) For lizards implantation shall be in the body cavity in close proximity to and forward of a rear leg or in a rear leg. 1. Such documentation of experience shall be submitted to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement, and subject to approval upon initial application and upon each instance of change in qualified person. (4) Newborn and juvenile mammals may be temporarily kept in enclosures below the standard caging requirements and are exempted from the facility requirements of paragraphs 68A-6.010(5). For each additional specimen, increase perimeter by 10 percent. (8) Diving, skimming fish-eaters (e.g., pelicans, cormorants, anhinga, frigate birds, gannets, boobies, albatrosses, sheerwaters, petrels, sheepbills). Each cage shall also have horizontal climbing apparatus. Gopher Tortoise, Many times honey possums can be seen hanging upside down on plants or flowers, gripping the branch or stem with their tail! 1. (3) Venomous reptile or reptile of concern permit application requirements: An applicant shall make application to the Commission using the provided application available on http://www.myFWC.com or by submitting the online application through http://www.GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. The PIT tag shall be implanted in the back one-third (1/3) of the snake, forward of the anal plate. 9, Fla. Const. 1. (9) Lock/locked -- a device operated by a key, combination, key card or other locking mechanism approved by the Commission to prevent unauthorized intrusion and make the primary enclosure, secondary containment or building(s) inaccessible to unauthorized personnel. CreditsAdopted Sept. 30, 2019.Authority: Art. Amended Aug. 23, 2010. For each additional animal, increase cage size by 25 percent of original floor area. (5) Lesser game birds (e.g., pheasants, wild guinea fowl, tragopans, snowcocks, partridge, grouse, chachalacas, guans) (exhibit only). 9, Fla. For two additional monkeys: 25% x 20 x 2 animals = 10; add 10 to 20 = 30 total square feet of floor area required for 4 monkeys. 1. 14. However, raccoons start the process of reaching sexual maturity as young as six months of age. (f) The current inventory of venomous reptiles or reptiles of concern possessed, identified by species and quantity. PERMIT required for personal possession, exhibition, sale and import of captive wildlife. Perches shall be constructed in a manner and of materials that provide for effective cleaning or replacement to insure the health of the birds. (b) Records of sale or transfer are not required for wildlife that may be possessed for personal use without a permit as specified in paragraphs 68A-6.003(11)(a)-(v), F.A.C., unless such record keeping requirements are otherwise regulated by other rules of the Commission. Though it should go without saying, don't take a bat from the wild since they can have diseases. (1) Any person who keeps or possesses any live reptile of concern; or who keeps or possesses for personal use any live venomous reptile not indigenous to Florida or any live reptile of concern, in accordance with sections 379.372 and 379.373, F.S., must permanently identify such reptile. For up to two specimens, a cage or enclosure with a perimeter equal to the length of the longest specimen. We've got to put our foot down. For each additional lizard, increase size by two inches in length and width. As non-domesticated animals, exotic pets retain many of their wild instincts, even when born into captivity. (e) The name, physical address, and personal or business phone number for an emergency contact authorized to utilize chemical capture equipment, if applicable. 1. Venomous reptiles shall be placed in a stout closely woven cloth sack, tied or otherwise secured. Authority: Art. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, a footer or bottom apron as described above or other measures capable of ensuring the structural integrity of the enclosure and preventing the escape of the captive wildlife. Image Credit: Pixabay. (c) Notification: Licensee shall notify the Commission no less than 24 hours prior to conducting elephant rides at a location other than a facility authorized to possess elephants. For up to two birds, a cage of 100 square feet, one half of which shall be a pool of water, three feet deep with flowing water, 55-degree Fahrenheit or less. Amended Sept. 30, 2019; Aug. 23, 2022. These adorable tiny creatures are known to be the smallest marsupial in the world. Class III wildlife includes just about every other animal that isn't categorized into class I or class II. New cages or enclosures can be 6 x 5 x 5 high, or any width/length dimension that equals or exceeds the increased cage or enclosure space. Prairie dogs can surprisingly make a good unique pet. (8) Persons possessing Class III wildlife as personal use wildlife shall obtain a no-cost permit from the Executive Director. (b) Applicants shall not have been convicted of any violation of venomous reptile, reptile of concern, conditional species, prohibited species, or captive wildlife regulations involving unsafe housing of wildlife or that could potentially endanger the public; any violation involving the illegal commercialization of wildlife; any violation involving cruelty to animals; or any violation involving importation of wildlife within three (3) years of the date of application. (a) For a pair, a cage 2 feet by 2 feet, 1 foot high. For each additional performing animal, increase paddock size by 50 percent of the original area. Anaconda. Quantity and species of each birth or death. Instead of chomping down on the fruit, they actually use their teeth to bite into it and then suck the juice out. (b) The animal traveling area shall be free of engine exhaust fumes. Performing animals used in mobile exhibits shall not be confined in any cage or enclosure that is smaller in dimension; or is not equipped as follows: (a) Class I and Class II Carnivores (i.e., lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, pumas, bears, hyenas, wolves). They can also have exceptions or permit requirements when it comes to having an exotic pet. 68A-6.0121. For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 100 square feet, 6 feet high. (a) For one animal, a cage 20 feet by 10 feet, 8 feet high. 68A-6.006. They make good first pets for kids because they have a calm nature and are relatively easy to care for. The last thing to remember is to make sure you have an exotic veterinarian who is willing and able to provide quality care for your new exotic pet. CreditsAdopted Sept. 30, 2019. (a) For one or two animals, a cage 20 feet by 8 feet, 6 feet high. Such protocol shall be clearly visible and posted in the room, building or other structure and in close proximity to where venomous reptiles are housed or maintained. Each cage shall have perching area(s) and shelter(s) that will accommodate all animal(s) in the enclosure simultaneously. Nine-banded Armadillo, Class I wildlife is taken into custody or seized by commission personnel. Repealed Sept. 30, 2019. 4. Be prepared to stay up late if you get one of these adorable nocturnal marsupials. They are native to Australia and are believed to be the last descendants of a now extinct group of marsupials. (c) Experience Requirement for Class I permits: 1. For each additional animal, increase paddock by 25 percent of the original footage. Amended July 8, 2010; April 5, 2018. 9, Fla. (b) For each additional bird, increase cage length by 50 percent and width by 25 percent. 9. (d) The amendments to the facility requirements in subsection (1), of this rule, shall be effective December 31, 2016, but shall not apply to those facilities licensed to possess venomous reptiles prior to that date. About 80% of mammal population has disappeared from Everglades National Park, Ramos said, with invasive snakes and other reptiles among the causes. (1) No captive wildlife shall be confined in any cage or other enclosure which contains more individual animals, or is smaller in dimension than as specified in this section, or is not equipped as specified in this section, except as defined in Rule 68A-6.013, F.A.C., or as authorized in accordance with the following: Requests for deviations from standard caging or enclosure requirements may be granted to allow for different size configuration (length, width and height) if the required square footage is adequate and if the locomotory needs of the animal(s) are not compromised. For one or two animals, a cage 5 feet by 4 feet, 3 feet high. 7. As long as you own 2.5 acres, you can keep many types of animals in Florida, including bears, large cats, rhinos, crocodiles and chimpanzees, and more. But Florida animal laws allow you to have some pretty exotic animals as your cuddly companions. Institutions like zoos and sanctuaries can, of course, apply for a license, but the process is highly regulated. Several of Thursday's speakers pointed to the python's impact inthe Everglades, especially. Second, you need to make sure that you have a safe and appropriate place for the monkey to live. (c) Small (e.g., parrots, cockatiels, lories and parakeets). Alabama. 0:00. The owner of said wildlife shall be responsible for the welfare of such animals, unless such wildlife is consigned to an auctioneer or other sales representative, at which time the consignee shall be responsible. We may be the butt of northerner's jokes when it comes to a cold front in the subtropics but they can wreak havoc. The licensee shall notify the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in writing within 5 calendar days if the insurance policy expires, is cancelled or revoked, or for any other reason becomes invalid. Cages of Class I and Class II animals that the public can access, shall be equipped with a physical barrier, which is made of a material to prevent the public from coming in contact with the animals. (b) Persons possessing any live venomous reptile or reptile of concern in accordance with Section 379.372, F.S., for personal use shall submit a report including quantity of births, deaths, in-state acquisitions, out-of-state acquisitions, in-state sales or transfers, and out-of-state sales or transfers of both native and non-native venomous reptiles, per biological family, and reptiles of concern, per species. 8. (7) Reptiles and amphibians held temporarily for herptile shows, expositions, and exhibits may be kept for a maximum of three (3) days in enclosures that allow for normal postural movements and social adjustments and that ensure the health and sanitary needs of the animals. The outer box or container shall be constructed of material strong enough to prevent escape and shall have small air holes, which shall be screened. (c) Not have refused a captive wildlife inspection within three (3) years of the date of application. Repealed Sept. 30, 2019. For each additional animal, increase the cage size by 25 percent of original floor space. Water shall be available in the show cages at all times. Such mobile exhibits shall provide an itinerary of planned exhibition times and locations with annual renewal applications. (b) No facility shall utilize the performing elephant paddock dimensions prior to written approval by the Commission. They are actually quite smart and pick up on house training very quickly. In April 2017, the D.C. (d) Applicants shall ensure that the conditions under which the wildlife will be held shall not constitute a threat to the public or to the animal. Any elephant involved in a safety incident, regardless of location, shall not be allowed to have any contact with the public in Florida and all ride authorizations will be immediately suspended until an investigation and review of the incident by the Commission is completed. But thatdidn't stop themeeting from being a hotbed of angry and passionate speakers from bothsides of the issue. Each enclosure shall be designed to encourage uninterrupted flight by incorporating a center structure to impede cross flights. Before you pick out a name for your new giraffe roomie, remember that just because you can legally have any of the adorable animals below, doesn't mean you they would be a good addition to the family. Each cage shall have perching area(s) and shelter(s) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously. Applicants who fail to pass the written examination after two (2) attempts shall wait six (6) months from the date of the last examination to retake the examination. (i) The name, physical address, and personal or business phone number for an emergency contact authorized to utilize temporary housing and transport equipment. The Egyptian Tortoise is a rare type of tortoise. Upon receipt of an initial application regarding Class I or Class II wildlife, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall notify the county or municipality wherein the proposed facility is to be located of a pending application and provide the information required of applicants below. For Class I animals, cages shall be constructed of steel, case hardened aluminum, alloy, or strength equivalent material. Bearded Dragon. c. Specimens greater than 12 feet in length. (l) Location of storage and/or contact information for obtaining supplies. c. Gibbons and siamangs that are not less than four (4) months of age: no maximum poundage or age limit. Escape from the primary enclosure when the whereabouts of the wildlife is known, but wildlife cannot be captured prior to the end of the required reporting period; 3. (2) Qualification requirements for a permit to possess Class I or Class II wildlife: All applicants shall qualify for permits as follows: (a) Age Requirement: Applicants to possess Class I or Class II wildlife shall be at least 18 years of age. (c) The complete mailing address to include city, state, and zip code for the applicant/business. CreditsAdopted Aug. 1, 1979; Amended June 22, 1980, June 4, 1981; Transferred from 39-9.03; Amended June 21, 1982; Transferred from 39-6.04; Amended May 10, 1987, Apr. All employees and volunteers at the facility are to be familiarized with the emergency plan. Owning an exotic pet requires you to understand the rules and regulations of the state in which you reside. CreditsAdopted July 1, 1990; Amended July 1, 1990, July 1, 1991, Feb. 1, 1998; Transferred from 39-6.0022; Amended Apr. After January 1, 2008, those licensees that desire to expand their inventory to include a family of Class I or Class II species not previously authorized at their facility location shall comply with the requirements herein. (m) Current animal inventory, identified by species and quantity, and any identifying methods (microchip numbers, tattoos, marks, scars, etc.). Interestingly enough, they actually are known to dig community latrines in their wild habitats from themselves and their companions. Such device shall be noninjurious, and may include, but is not limited to, boxes, balls, PVC tubing, browse, etc. As used herein, the singular includes the plural. For one or two animals, a cage or enclosure 4 feet by 4 feet, 6 feet high. In such cases, written documentation by a veterinarian confirming the need for such exemption shall be maintained by the permittee and made available to Commission employees upon request. And dealing with tegu lizards alone consumes a third of the agency's budget for managing invasive species. change, Nov. 22, 2019. In Florida, bobcats are considered a protected species and it is illegal to own one without a permit. Constrictors of this size possessed for exhibition or sale are exempt from this minimum cage requirement but shall meet the requirements as indicated for snakes and glass lizards. Unfortunately, as much as people want to help, most are not allowed to keep an injured, orphaned, or abandoned animal from the wild. Skunks are considered class three in Florida and are one of the animals that require a permit though they aren't particularly hard to get in the case of a skunk. (1) The Commission hereby establishes the following categories of wildlife including their taxonomic successors and subspecies thereof: 3. (Repealed). (a) Persons exhibiting or selling live venomous reptiles or reptiles of concern in accordance with Section 379.372 or 379.3761, F.S., shall submit a report including quantity of births, deaths, in-state acquisitions, out-of-state acquisitions, in-state sales or transfers, and out-of-state sales or transfers of both native and non-native venomous reptiles, per biological family, and reptiles of concern, per species. European and Canadian lynx (Lynx lynx), 19. You can apply for a particular wildlife permit to keep . Such documentation of experience shall be submitted to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement, and subject to approval upon initial application and upon each instance of change in qualified personnel. Such structures may vary in size depending on the security and biological needs of the species. Were also here to help in any way we can. It's not just Florida.". It is important to note, however, that there are a number of regulations and restrictions that come with owning an exotic pet. Law Implemented Art. 1. 3. Wet or dry moats may be substituted for the required fencing for retaining some species of wildlife. Each cage shall be provided with a den(s) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously. (b) Each cage shall have an elevated platform(s) for resting. Possession of Class I, II, and III Wildlife: Permit Application Criteria. Such injury shall be reported immediately, or as soon as practicable, to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement. Public Contact with Captive Wildlife. For each additional animal, increase the cage length by 25 percent. Florida Fish Wildlife Conservation Commission, Legal Definition Of Notwithstanding Clause. Each cage shall be equipped with perching areas, climbing apparatus, and chewing items. Amended Sept. 30, 2019. Cages of Class I and Class II animals that the public can access, shall be equipped with a physical barrier, which is made of a material to prevent the public from coming in contact with the animals. For each additional animal, increase cage size by 25 percent of original floor area. All cages shall have secure locking devices. Cage floors shall include an area of sufficient depth to provide for digging. For turtles, other than tortoises and box turtles, such pool shall allow submersion of the largest turtle. 5. For each additional specimen, increase perimeter by 10 percent. (d) A list of chemical capture equipment (including drugs, delivery systems, and supplies) and location where equipment is stored, if applicable. Prairie dogs are also highly social animals and should never be left alone without a companion. For each additional animal, increase the pool size by 25 percent of original floor area. If you have questions concerning movements from one licensed facility or owner to another within Florida, please call (850) 488-6253. For one or two animals, a cage 4 feet by 5 feet, 5 feet high. Some past federal attempts to limit python sales haven't held up in court. According to MSN, these pets are banned in the Sunshine State: chimpanzees, tigers, lions, crocodiles, jaguars, leopards, venomous reptiles. When not performing or being exercised, elephants shall either be: 2. On average, they can live between ten and thirteen years, but in captivity or in the care of humans, they can live a bit longer. The surfaces of housing facilities, including perches, shelves and any furniture-type fixtures within the facility, shall be cleaned weekly, and shall be constructed in a manner and made of materials that permits thorough cleaning. * Though they are legal in the state of Florida .
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