Is it legal to have a pet iguana in India?

They are perfectly legal as they are exotic creatures, i.e. they don't belong to our country. According to Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, it is illegal to keep any native wild animal/bird as pet. But while Indian species are protected under such acts in India, there is no such law for the species that are imported. read more

But while Indian species are protected under such acts in India, there is no such law for the species that are imported. They are various species of Iguana, the giant green iguana being the most popular as pets. They are native to Mexico and Brazil and they are also sold as pets in India. I have seen them in several pet stores here. read more

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. read more

Common pets in India are Dogs, cats and other domestic animals listed in the previous answers. For exotic pets, you need to be very careful about the laws. About rodents, not all types of rodents are illegal to keep in India. The only pets which are illegal are the ones found in the wild within the country borders. read more