In unincorporated San Diego County, keeping wild animals is tightly restricted. County Code Section 62.681 bans owning venomous reptiles (with narrow exceptions) and requires any wild animal to be kept in escape-proof confinement. California also prohibits many exotic species outright.
Bostonia is governed by San Diego County Code section 62.681, which makes it unlawful to own, possess, or maintain any venomous reptile except under limited exceptions, and requires the owner of any wild animal to keep it in a cage or enclosure designed and maintained to prevent escape. Separately, California Fish & Game Code and Title 14 regulations ban private possession of many 'restricted' species (big cats, bears, primates, most non-native wildlife) without a state permit. Common domestic exotics that are legal statewide, such as certain reptiles and birds, remain allowed. Always confirm both county confinement rules and the California restricted-species list before acquiring an exotic animal.
Possessing a prohibited wild or venomous animal, or failing to confine one, violates section 62.681 and can bring misdemeanor charges, seizure, and state penalties.
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