Exotic pets in Isleton are controlled primarily by California Fish and Wildlife Code section 2118, which prohibits possession of most wild and exotic animals without a state permit. Big cats, primates, venomous reptiles, and most non-native wildlife are banned.
California has one of the strictest exotic animal laws in the country. Fish and Game Code 2118 and Title 14 CCR 671 list restricted species that may not be possessed without a permit issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for narrow purposes (zoos, research, education). Banned as pets are big cats, bears, wolves, non-native foxes, most primates, ferrets, gerbils (in most counties), crocodilians, venomous snakes, and most raptors. Legal common pets include domestic dogs and cats, rabbits, most reptiles native to CA pet trade like ball pythons and bearded dragons, most parrots and finches, and domestic farm animals subject to local zoning. Isleton itself does not layer additional exotic restrictions on top of state law but enforces through Sacramento County Animal Services and reporting to CDFW. The Delta is important wildlife habitat, so possession of native wildlife including migratory birds is also federally regulated.
Possession of a restricted species is a misdemeanor under Fish and Game Code 2118.5 with fines up to 10,000 dollars and seizure of the animal. Federal Endangered Species and Migratory Bird Treaty Act violations carry additional penalties.
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