Exotic and wildlife species are regulated by FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under FL §379. Class I wildlife (large cats, bears, primates) banned as pets. Class II requires FWC permit. Reptiles over certain sizes restricted.
FWC Class I species (lions, tigers, chimps, gorillas, elephants) cannot be kept as personal pets in Florida. Class II (cougars, bobcats, wolves, alligators over 6 feet) require an FWC Personal Pet permit with caging standards and 1,000 hours of documented experience. Burmese pythons, green anacondas, and other Conditional species are banned outright since 2021. Feeding wildlife including alligators and raccoons violates FL §379.412.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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