Are Komodo dragons legal in Canada?

They are also an endangered species, and yet there are no laws against owning them in Canada. If you get one, you need to make sure to train them not to bite and to give them plenty of room to fly.
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Can you have a Komodo dragon as a pet in Canada?

Since Komodo Dragons are an endangered species, it's currently illegal to own one.
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What reptiles are illegal in Canada?

Examples of Prohibited Reptiles
  • Alligators, crocodiles, gavials – and other Crocodylia.
  • All snakes that reach an adult length larger than 3 metres.
  • All lizards that reach an adult length larger than 2 metres.
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Are lizards legal in Canada?

For most Canadians, when it comes to owning pets, dogs and cats are just fine, while some prefer the company of goldfish, budgies, lizards and the like.
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Can a Komodo dragon be a pet?

However there is one issue, Komodo dragons are an endangered and protected species. So no, it is illegal to own a Komodo Dragon as a pet. It's also illegal to remove one of these lizards from their native habitat without express government approval.
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KEEP KOMODO DRAGONS LEGALLY! Should We Be Able To PRIVATELY Keep Any Reptile/Animal?!



How much does it cost to buy a Komodo dragon?

According to wildlife officials in the United States, komodo dragons are being sold on the black market. In a report by CBS News, when smugglers offer a komodo dragon for sale the price to buy the animal is reported to be $30,000. Buyers can also purchase a Madagascar tortoises for $30,000 as well.
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What is the biggest lizard you can own?

Which of the World's Largest Lizards Make Good Pets?
  • Savannah Monitor. The Savannah monitor is arguably the most docile of the large lizards. ...
  • Nile Monitor. Nile monitors are best for very experienced large lizard keepers. ...
  • Water Monitor. ...
  • Green Iguana.
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What exotic animals are legal in Canada?

10 Super Weird "Exotic Animals" That Are Actually Legal To Own In...
  • Capybara. Meet the world's largest rodent: the capybara. ...
  • Mini Donkey. I mean you do have to admit that these guys are pretty darn cute. ...
  • Fennec Fox. Damn, those are quite the ears! ...
  • Serval. ...
  • Wallaby. ...
  • Hyacinth Macaw. ...
  • Sugar Glider. ...
  • Muntjac Deer.
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Can you own venomous reptiles in Canada?

It's illegal to keep a rattlesnake in certain Canadian provinces (in BC, for example, it's "illegal to harm, capture or kill a rattlesnake") but that isn't necessarily the case throughout the country. You may also like: 15 red flags your coworker is a snake.
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Is killing a dog illegal Canada?

Canada's animal cruelty laws are considered the worst in the Western world. It's not illegal to kill and eat a companion animal. Rather, the law prohibits causing unnecessary suffering to animals, or killing them in a way that results in distress.
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Are axolotls legal in Canada?

In Canada, it is illegal to own axolotls in New Brunswick, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, while a permit is required in Nova Scotia. In Manitoba, axolotls are illegal in Winnipeg, but legal in the rest of the province.
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Can you own a tiger in Canada?

Fortunately, most Canadian provinces have banned the keeping of dangerous animals, including tigers. In some cases, it took a severe accident, like the death of a woman in British Columbia inflicted by a pet tiger, before the government banned the keeping of these magnificent but dangerous animals.
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Are wolf dogs legal in Canada?

Under provincial law, wolves are classified as furbearing animals and so cannot be kept as pets, but wolf / dog crosses can be legally possessed without special permits. Before getting a wolf / dog cross, contact your municipal office as local bylaws may place restrictions on owning such pets.
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What pets can you have in Canada?

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  • Potbellied pigs.
  • Capybara.
  • Mini donkey.
  • Sugar glider.
  • Fennec fox.
  • Hedgehog.
  • Hyacinth macaw.
  • Muntjac deer.
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Are Komodo dragons bulletproof?

Here we go... Without doubt, one of the coolest living animals on the planet is the Komodo dragon Varanus komodoensis, a giant flesh-eating lizard that kills water buffalo, eats children, has venom glands, and is impervious to bullets (ok, I made that last bit up).
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Can you own a penguin in Canada?

Penguins are adorable and interesting creatures. They're a ton of fun to watch and they fill you with the overwhelming desire to hold them. But you should stick to viewing these birds at the zoo and in nature documentaries. The reality of keeping penguins as pets is that it's not feasible, and it's certainly not legal.
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Does Canada allow exotic pets?

Under provincial law, it is illegal to keep certain dangerous exotic animals like tigers, primates or crocodiles as pets. Many cities also have exotic animal bylaws that make it illegal to keep some or all exotic pets.
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Can you own a king cobra in Ontario?

No, I believe it's illegal to keep venomous animals in Ontario. Snakes larger than 3 meters are also prohibited, as are big cats like tigers. Furthermore, many municipalities like Toronto have additional bylaws that are even stricter than Ontario laws and fill in gaps that provincial law may have failed to cover.
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Are pythons legal in Canada?

The ball python is not illegal in Toronto, just as the rock python that killed two boys earlier this week was not illegal to own in New Brunswick. The ball python usually measures less than four feet or 1.2 metres in length according to the University of Florida.
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Can I own a red panda in Canada?

IT IS ILLEGAL!

Being an endangered species, it is illegal to trade in them. If someone was caught with a live red panda they could be fined or even sent to prison!
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How much money is a finger monkey?

2021 Prices for Finger Monkeys: Finger Monkies typically cost $4,500-$7,000. Finger monkeys, also called "pocket monkeys" and "pygmy marmosets," are tiny monkeys that typically are 5"-6" in size. They are one of the few species of monkey that are allowed to live as domesticated pets in some states.
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Can I own a fox in Canada?

Canadian regulation prohibits own a wild fox, so it is illegal to own a fox in Ontario too, furthermore, it is unethical. In addition, wild foxes can transmit zoonotic parasites and infectious diseases for humans and other animals. They can pray on free-roaming pets in backyards too.
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What is the best pet lizard for a kid?

Leopard geckos are probably the easiest lizard to keep and are one of the best lizards for kids. They require basic care and are amenable to handling – but they're prone to bouts of speed, so watch for runaways.
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Can you train a Komodo dragon?

I passed on a snippet I had read recently in a zoo newsletter: that Komodo dragons can be taught to come when you call their name using the same techniques employed in your average dog-training class.
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What is the coolest pet lizard?

The 6 Best Lizard Pets to Own
  • Fat-Tailed Gecko.
  • Black and White Tegu.
  • Blue-Tongued Skink.
  • Crested Gecko.
  • Leopard Gecko.
  • Bearded Dragon.
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