It it legal to keep anteaters as pets in the US?

Wild animals make very poor pets. There are many states, counties and cities in which keeping an exotic animal is illegal. Period. Before you even think about getting one, you should see if there is a vet within reach that is willing to learn how to treat one. read more

I am assuming that anteaters are considered exotic & every state in US has different type of exotic pet laws. Over in Singapore, where i stay, it’s definitely not legal. Though the ideal of having anteaters as pets seem to be trending these days. read more

Lesser anteaters are not social creatures, so they may prefer to live alone without other anteaters or other pets. Most pet owners prefer to purchase a young, hand-raised baby anteater, which is easier to keep tame. read more

The state bans many many animals as pets, including but certainly not limited to chipmunks (all squirrels), prairie dogs, deer, foxes, sloths, opossums, and anteaters, but surprisingly allows wolfdogs (also known as wolf hybrids) while prohibiting all other animals other than dogs and cats in the carnivora order. read more