Exotic pet ownership in Temple Terrace is governed by FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Class I/II/III classifications under FL 379. Class I (large cats, bears, chimps) prohibited. Class II/III require state permits.
FWC regulates all non-native wildlife under FL 379.3761 and 379.3762. Class I wildlife (tigers, bears, gorillas, elephants) is prohibited for personal possession. Class II (cougars, wolves, baboons) requires $140 permit plus 1,000 hours documented experience. Class III (small mammals, reptiles, most birds) requires a no-cost permit. Reticulated pythons, Burmese pythons, green anacondas and Nile monitors are conditional species requiring special permits due to Everglades invasion concerns. Temple Terrace defers to state law.
Class I possession: third-degree felony, up to 5 years prison, $5,000 fine. Class II/III without permit: second-degree misdemeanor. Animal confiscation.
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