I would say no, but if they bite you you are not going to pet one ever again.
The honey badger can withstand the bite of a venomous reptile. They are extremely vicious. Why do you even have a honey badger... I'm pretty positive that the honey badger is not allowed without zoological accreditation-AZA, USDA pre-inspection and okay from your city/county/state...
No, it's a wild animal.
President Theodore Roosevelt had a pet badger named Josiah. Roosevelt was the 26th U.S. President, serving from 1901 to 1909.
In the UK, it is illegal to own a honey badger as a pet. Honey badgers are classified as wild animals and are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Keeping them as pets is not only illegal but also poses significant challenges due to their aggressive nature and specialized care requirements. If you're interested in exotic animals, it's best to research species that are legal and suitable for domestication.
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Yes, it was called Josiah.
First you need to see if owning a badger as a pet is legal in your locality and state that you live in, check all the laws first. Badgers are not like dogs or cats, and cannot be sold as pets. You might have to get a license or state permit. Wild animals within city limits are normally prohibited. To obtain a badger, check with animal rescue groups. in the UK, it is a criminal offense to own a badger as a pet and they are a protected animal by law.
Honey West Bruce, her pet ocelot
A badger's favorite food is earthworms, but they also eat other things, such as insects, berries, seeds, small reptiles and rodents. They will even eat human and pet food.
They are well known for their abilities to kill snakes by grabbing it behind the head with it's jaws and kill it. Honey badgers can devour a snake in 15 minutes. Honey badgers have a great appetite for beehives, and many of them have been stung to death by trying to eat the hive. A bird, called the honeyguide, will lead the honey badger to bees' nests. When a honey badger breaks the beehive, the bird will take it's share. The honey badger is one of the fiercest hunters of the desert, it's prey includes earthworms, termites, scorpions, porcupines, hares, and large prey like tortoises, crocodiles , and snakes (pythons and venomous species). It's ferocious reputation extends to attacking animals much larger than itself. The honey badger will eat dangerous venomous snakes, often the puff adder. When bitten the honey badger will become severely swollen and paralyzed,and will not move several hours. After a period of time the honey badger will awaken and continue eating its meal or its journey. A honey badger will steal a snake's kill, eat it, then continue to hunt the snake. This ferocious nature of the badger has earned it its image as a formidable creature. Honey badgers will dig into burrows of small rodents and flush them out for a small meal. The honey badger's has large front claws, and its ability to dig into burrows is very effective and will dig until the rodent found. Other wildlife are aware of this and Birds of Prey and jackals are usually ready to steal any kills which manage get past the honey badger.
the sun bear and sloth bear refered to as honey bears, but i dont now all that about being sold in pet stores as pets! a kinkajou (honey bear) is sometimes sold in pet stores
It is not legal to own or keep any wild animal in the US without the proper permits. Some animals are excluded in some states. Check with your local animal control office to be sure.