Is it legal to own a pet otter?

All states have bans on at least some exotic pets, even states that are notorious for having lax pet laws. For instance, in Nevada, lions and elephants are technically legal to own but not 3-pound fennec foxes. read more

Otters are a protected species and it is 100% illegal to have a North American otter as a pet. In most states it is 100% illegal to have an otter of any species as a pet, due to their highly destructive nature, and the danger to livestock they pose. read more

For instance, in Nevada, lions and elephants are technically legal to own but not 3-pound fennec foxes. Most states make their laws for certain animals unclear and otters could be regulated under some laws when it appears they are legal under another law. read more

Most exotic pets are illegal in California, and Hawaii has the strictest pet regulations because island ecosystems are the most prone to invasive species (ironically, one of their most prominent invasive species, the domesticated cat, is one of the few pets you can own there). read more