Ferrets and whales: what kind of animal are forbidden to keep in the homes of new York

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Of course, it’s no secret that keeping a lion or a whale as a pet in new York is prohibited (it is unknown how it is supposed to keep the house of the whale, but they do have a full list of banned Pets in the «Big Apple»).
But there is a rather strange exceptions, such as a charming ferrets or hedgehogs. Thus, 10 animals, of which new Yorkers should know: keep them at home is prohibited.

1. Ferrets.
In other States (and countries) ferrets — one of the most common Pets. But in new York they are forbidden from 1999 mayor Giuliani because of the situation with rabies. In 2015, the administration of mayor de Blasio addressed the issue of the lifting of the ban, but he stalled.

2. Think about buying an iguana? Think again. Reptiles as Pets in new York under prohibition.

3. Mini-Pigi have long been popular as Pets — they are very nice, the Internet is full of their pictures. But all pigs in the apartments of new York you can’t leave (as, indeed, most farm animals).

4. Hedgehogs. Not less cute than Pini-MiGs, but often become carriers of various diseases such as rabies. Banned.

5. Snapping turtles and other turtles less than four inches. Just in case — caimans and alligators is prohibited, too.

6. Sorry, fans of snakes. Vipers, cobras, pythons, anacondas and many more snakes are not allowed as Pets in new York. This also applies to those of poisonous snakes, which removed the cancer with poison. We will remind, recently a resident of Manhattan was bitten by his own snake.

7. Tarantulas — one of the many poisonous species of spiders that are prohibited in new York as Pets. «Black widows» are also prohibited.

8. Monkeys are often kept at home, but in new York it’s not allowed. Chimpanzees, gorillas and other is banned.

9. If you feed the cute ducks in the Park, you may be tempted to bring one of them home. But in new York it is illegal.

10. Speaking of birds. Lovers of owls (and there are probably a lot) will have to abandon the intention to settle one of the night birds at home. As fans of eagles, falcons, hawks and other birds of prey.

Full list of animals prohibited as Pets in new York:

  • Wolves, foxes, coyotes, hyenas, dingoes, jackals
  • Lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, Cougars, Panthers, cheetahs, lynxes, wild cats
  • Ferrets, weasels, mink, badgers, wolverines, skunks and mongoose
  • Squirrels, raccoons and bats
  • Bears, elephants, zebras, rhinos, giraffes and hippos
  • Tarantulas, black widows and other poisonous spiders
  • Iguanas and many other lizards
  • Monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees
  • Vipers, cobras, pythons, anacondas and many more snakes
  • Alligators, crocodiles, snapping turtles and other turtles less than four inches
  • Eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, vultures, EMUs, ostriches and other large or predatory birds
  • Roosters, ducks, geese and turkeys
  • Bees (except honey), hornets, wasps and other poisonous insects
  • Squirrels, beavers, hedgehogs, porcupine
  • Deer, antelopes, llamas, and camels
  • Sheep, goats, pigs and most farm animals
  • Kangaroos, opossums, koalas, and other marsupials
  • Dolphins, whales, seals, sea lions, walruses and other marine mammals

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