Q&A

Can I legally own a otter?

Can I legally own a otter?

It is illegal in all US States to keep this indigenous otter as a pets. Exotic animals have many guidelines regarding their maintenance in captivity, but possession laws do change depending on the State. It is illegal to keep almost all otters as pets in North America, with one exception.

What countries can you have a pet otter?

The Asian small-clawed otter has become a popular pet in Southeast Asia. People in Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, and elsewhere can pay thousands of dollars to own one.

Do otters like to cuddle?

This precious small-clawed otter family love nothing more than to kiss and cuddle with each other.

Do pet otters smell?

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But there’s one characteristic of the animal that has caused consternation among some folks who’ve had to deal with them. To put it simply, they stink. They produce a strong, disagreeable scent from their anal glands and they have especially smelly poop, perhaps from a diet of fish, crab and other sea creatures.

Can I own a meerkat in Australia?

Jason Ricketts You can’t have a pet meerkat in Australia.

Can otters be potty trained?

It is very difficult to potty train otters and they litter a lot during the day due to their fast metabolism. So, if you keep an otter as a pet, be ready to clean the potty of your otter several times during the days from different parts of your home.

Can otters love humans?

It’s unusual enough to have otters for pets, but it’s even more surprising when those otters are squealing, attention-loving companions who want nothing more than to be scratched on the head and cuddled by their human.

Can you own a kangaroo in Australia?

Ordinarily, it is illegal to kill, buy, sell or possess a kangaroo in Australia. However, in response to the growing kangaroo population, the Australian government permits licence holders to ‘cull’ or shoot kangaroos. This has resulted in the largest slaughter of land-based wildlife on the planet.

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Can you own a koala in Australia?

It is illegal to have a Koala as a pet anywhere, even in Australia. The only people who are permitted to have a Koala in their possession, besides suitably authorised zoos, are, occasionally, scientists, and the people who are taking care of sick or injured Koalas or orphaned joeys. Koalas are wild animals.

Is it legal to own an otter as a pet?

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. A very few allow an exotic, like an African, with a permit.

Where can I see otters in Australia?

They are not native to Australia, so you won’t find them in the wild. You shouldn’t approach wild otters anyway, since they are rightly nervous of humans and have sharp teeth! They are kept in zoos, particularly the Asiatic short-clawed otters, which are social. Some zoos offer otter experience days for a suitable price.

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Do Asian small-clawed otters need to be captive?

Captive otters require caging. No, you don’t need to have a massive zoo enclosure with a natural lake (although it wouldn’t hurt), but housing Asian small-clawed otters will still present a challenge for the average person or even an advanced exotic pet keeper.

Are Asian otters classified as Class II wildlife?

Class II Wildlife involves ‘dangerous’ animals like mountain lions, bears, and native venomous snakes. While river otters are specifically mentioned as an animal that can be owned with a permit, this may only apply to native otters. This would mean that Asian otters are either legal without a permit or perhaps covered under another rule.