0
I am not sure what country you live in, because the laws differ from country to country. Some say it is illegal to have certain animals from the wild (.i.e. undomesticated) but most will allow you some animals (im presuming hedgehogs because they are very popular in some places)if you have a permit which you pay for. The reason for this is so authorities can monitor:
+who is keeping wild animals
+the conditions they are kept in (wild animals are treated differently to domesticated animals and require different foods etc)
+wild animals can spread diseases to humans and authorities need to watch this
+monitor animal species numbers (they need to know how many are in the wild/or how many are captive)
Examples of animals needing a licence permit in South Africa are the tortoise and marmoset monkey.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoThere are many reasons that people have ask a local pet store or ask your vet
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoWiki User
∙ 13y agoWell, at least in Georgia, they are afraid that a pet hedgehog may escape and start a hedgehog population. In California they consider any animal not definitely considered legal illegal.
Anonymous
No
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Do hedgehogs live in North America?
There are no feral hedgehogs native to North America. African Pygmy hedgies have been available as pets, but are illegal in some states.
Are hedgehogs legal in Florida?
Hedgehogs are illegal in the states of Arizona (without permits), California, Georgia (with the exception of licensed breeders), Hawaii, Maine, and Pennsylvania.Cities where they are illegal -The 5 Boroughs of New York CityDouglas County, Nebraska.Windsor, OntarioLangley, British Columbia
Are Hedgehogs illegal in Texas?
No.
Do hedgehogs live in Maryland?
Yes, hedgehogs are legal in Alabama. Hedgehogs are only illegal in the states of Arizona (without permits), California, Georgia (with the exception of licensed breeders), Hawaii, Maine, and Pennsylvania.
Can you have a hedgehog in Georgia?
Yes you can. There are no laws that the state has against owning hedgehogs.
Where is it illegal to own a hedgehog?
Hedgehogs are illegal in Maine,Arizona,California,Georgia,Hawaii and in Pennsylvannia
Can you get a hedgehog as pets in California?
No, hedgehogs are illegal in California.
Are hedgehogs illegal to have as pets in Clifton Park New York?
Hedgehogs aren't illegal to have as pets in Clifton Park. They're only illegal (in New York state, at least) in New York City.
Are hedgehogs endagered?
some are. in some places, its illegal to hunt them.
Why are heghoges illegal in Ottawa?
Hedgehogs are illegal in some places due to a concern that escaped hedgehogs will set up an over abundant wild population that the ecosystem isn't equipped to handle.
Can you own hedgehogs in Pennsylvania?
It is not illegal to own hedgehogs in New Jersey. However, you will have to obtain a permit. The cost for the permit is ten dollars per year.
Do hedgehogs live in America?
There are no feral hedgehogs native to North America. African Pygmy hedgies have been available as pets, but are illegal in some states.
