Can you own a sloth in West Virginia?

Under certain conditions, it is legal to own a sloth in WV. If you are a zoo, veterinarian, research facility or circus, you may own one. read more

Under certain conditions, it is legal to own a sloth in WV. If you are a zoo, veterinarian, research facility or circus, you may own one. It may be possible to get a special permit, but it is unlikely one will be granted as sloths harbor parasites and other nasties like cockroaches and fungi in their fur. read more

If your sloth is injured or ill, you don't want the veterinarian guessing about aenesthesia or antibiotics that they can tolerate. The cost of obtaining a sloth can be high, as most exotics are and unless you own your home, most apartments or rentals would consider them exotic pets and they would be banned. read more

There are quite a few states where sloth ownership is legal, but finding a dealer to sell you one might be a bit difficult. Sometimes exotic pet stores sell them, which is a questionable practice, but this is extremely uncommon. Sloths are costly animals and are typically priced around $6000 for a captive-bred baby. read more