Exotic pet ownership in Port St. Lucie is regulated by FWC under FL §379. Class I wildlife prohibited as pets. Class II and III require state permits. Alligator feeding illegal statewide.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) classifies captive wildlife into three classes. Class I (big cats, bears, great apes, crocodiles) is prohibited as personal pets. Class II (cougars, monkeys, alligators) requires a permit with facility inspection and experience requirements. Class III (most reptiles, small mammals, exotic birds) requires a no-cost permit. The St. Lucie River watershed and preserves surrounding Port St. Lucie host native alligators, and feeding or harassing them is a criminal offense under FL §372.667. Escaped or released non-native species (Burmese pythons, iguanas, Nile monitors) must be reported to FWC. Venomous reptiles require separate venomous reptile permit.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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