What pets are illegal in california?

Many pets that are illegal in California are legal in other states. In general, any animal not specifically prohibited may be kept as a pet in California. Exotic animals that are permissible as pets in California include pygmy goats, miniature horses, potbelly pigs, tarantulas, lynxes, ball pythons and chinchillas. read more

Some of the animals, such as the tiger, are exotic and no-nos for the obvious reasons, yet it’s not illegal to own them in other states. Other banned California pets look cute and cuddly but they pose threats to native wildlife or to California crops if they’re released. read more

Most birds are also legal in California. The only illegal parrot is the invasive monk parakeet (or Quaker parrot). Corvids such as crows and magpies are illegal, as well as birds of prey (falcons, hawks, eagles) and vultures. read more