10 Animals You Can't Have As A Pet In Idaho

Some people have crazy pets. My brother-in-law used to have a Sugar Glider and I've met people who had pet ferrets. I know it gets crazier than that though since some people have pet tigers and poisonous snakes. Honestly, though, I think people who just have indoor cats are pretty crazy.

If you are wanting a more exotic or non-normal pet in Idaho you are going to face some hurdles. There are a bunch of animals that you can't have as a pet. But if you are persistent and a little bit crazy, it seems if you jump through the right hoops, anything is possible.

Animals You Can't Have As A Pet In Idaho

Here are 10 of the strangest animals you can't have as a pet in Idaho. Not that you'd want them anyways.

Cheetah
Kinkajou
Russian Wild Boar
Mute Swan
Any Non-Human Primates
Red Deer
Canidae Species
Tiger
Prairie Dog
Lion

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So it seems that if you are looking to put on a Wizard of Oz play with real lions, tigers, and bears - the bear would actually be the easiest to get since it doesn't require a special permit as far as I could find!

What animal on that list would you actually want as a pet?

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