Westerville prohibits dangerous wild animals and restricted snakes under CO 505 and ORC 2927.21 (Ohio Dangerous Wild Animals Act). Big cats, bears, primates, crocodilians, and venomous snakes are banned. Common exotic pets like ferrets, rabbits, and small reptiles are allowed.
Ohio's Dangerous Wild Animals and Restricted Snakes Act (ORC 2927.21, passed after the 2011 Zanesville incident) prohibits private ownership of lions, tigers, bears, elephants, primates, crocodilians, large constrictor snakes over 12 feet, and venomous snakes without a state permit. Westerville adopts this state framework. Existing grandfathered owners must register annually with the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Common household exotics (ferrets, chinchillas, hedgehogs, small reptiles, non-venomous small snakes) are permitted under general animal keeping rules.
Unlicensed possession of dangerous wild animal: 4th degree felony, fines up to $10,000 and animal confiscation under ORC 2927.21.
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