Are gerbils illegal in california?

Gerbils are illegal in California because the state is afraid that if any find their way into the wild, they could cause significant damage to crops and native animals and plants. Hawaii also prohibits the breeding, distribution and ownership of gerbils. read more

Recently, I found out that if I was a child growing up in California, I would not have even had the chance to own a gerbil as a pet. The fact of the matter is that they are actually illegal to own as pets in the state of California. read more

Best Answer: Gerbils, sugar gliders, degus & ferrets are among the many companion animals that are prohibited in California. Usually the reason has to do with outdated agricultural laws & the concern that irresponsible people will release their animals into the wild-- which is cruel to the pets & could have an impact on other animals. read more