Laws and regulations.
2007-05-03 05:07:11 · 4 answers · asked by Jodeci 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Need laws and regualtions on the subject. To stop peoples dumb questions, the property in question is 100 acres fenced in with a stocked pond and trees for climbing and locked gate.
2007-05-03 05:10:00 · update #1
Need laws and regualtions on the subject. To stop peoples dumb questions, the property in question is 100 acres fenced in with a stocked pond and trees for climbing and locked gate.
I would subject ocelots to a safe poacher free environment. This is important since they ARE on the endangered list.
2007-05-03 08:15:58 · update #2
1st you need to look up your own state, city, and county laws. Most likely you will have to have a permit of some kind. It all varies from state to state. I do agree with the others though. You shouldn't keep an ocelot as a pet. You said that there would be plenty of room, but you'll never be able to see it and get it used to you. Not to mention if you have trees and other stuff for it to climb on, it can climb out of your fencing unless you have the top covered completely.
2007-05-03 07:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by Behind Green Eyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last week nearby state entered law language that eliminated a wide range of animals for private ownership including the Ocelot. Because of Asian imported constrictors previously abandoned by their owners in Florida I now see role of Alligator as top reptile predator is now being challenged in fights to the death inside the Everglades National Park (I've seen peace officer verified film evidence). Because 'gator get westward into San Antonio it is not any stretch to think of a Texas with migrant constrictors after Old Billy, Peggy Sue, & Pepe.
Taking both accounts into consideration I would guess any laws allowing the question source to own Ocelot in Texas are now subject to change. I hope the investment cost of Ocelot won't be lost and the animal can be relocated rather than set loose to run free with Texas tree hugger's.
2007-05-07 08:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under federal law, you probably need a permit to keep a wild animal, to protect the animal. If you are outside city limits, that will cover you, but check with the county, whose rules dominate in Texas. If you are inside, city codes will apply and you probably can not keep it. In general, you might ask Texas Parks and Wildlife.
2007-05-03 05:14:11 · answer #3 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would u subject a beautiful creature to that??? Leave it where it should be, wild!
2007-05-03 05:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋