{"id":121524,"date":"2022-06-07T05:00:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T05:00:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T05:00:19","slug":"are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Are capybaras legal in the US?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Are_capybaras_legal_in_the_US\" title=\"Are capybaras legal in the US?\">Are capybaras legal in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Do_capybara_like_being_pet\" title=\"Do capybara like being pet?\">Do capybara like being pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_capybaras_be_tamed\" title=\"Can capybaras be tamed?\">Can capybaras be tamed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_you_house_train_a_capybara\" title=\"Can you house train a capybara?\">Can you house train a capybara?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_you_buy_capybara_in_the_US\" title=\"Can you buy capybara in the US?\">Can you buy capybara in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#How_much_does_a_capybara_cost_in_the_US\" title=\"How much does a capybara cost in the US?\">How much does a capybara cost in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_you_have_a_capybara_pet\" title=\"Can you have a capybara pet?\">Can you have a capybara pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Are_capybaras_legal_in_Florida\" title=\"Are capybaras legal in Florida?\">Are capybaras legal in Florida?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Do_capybara_like_to_be_petted\" title=\"Do capybara like to be petted?\">Do capybara like to be petted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Are_capybaras_friendly_to_humans\" title=\"Are capybaras friendly to humans?\">Are capybaras friendly to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_you_pat_capybara\" title=\"Can you pat capybara?\">Can you pat capybara?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Are_capybaras_gentle\" title=\"Are capybaras gentle?\">Are capybaras gentle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_you_domesticate_capybaras\" title=\"Can you domesticate capybaras?\">Can you domesticate capybaras?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_a_capybara_hurt_you\" title=\"Can a capybara hurt you?\">Can a capybara hurt you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Are_capybaras_hostile\" title=\"Are capybaras hostile?\">Are capybaras hostile?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_you_Housetrain_a_capybara\" title=\"Can you Housetrain a capybara?\">Can you Housetrain a capybara?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_you_keep_capybaras_indoors\" title=\"Can you keep capybaras indoors?\">Can you keep capybaras indoors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Do_capybaras_make_good_house_pets\" title=\"Do capybaras make good house pets?\">Do capybaras make good house pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Where_is_it_legal_to_own_a_capybara_in_the_US\" title=\"Where is it legal to own a capybara in the US?\">Where is it legal to own a capybara in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_you_have_a_pet_capybara\" title=\"Can you have a pet capybara?\">Can you have a pet capybara?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_I_own_a_capybara_in_California\" title=\"Can I own a capybara in California?\">Can I own a capybara in California?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_you_buy_a_capybara_in_the_US\" title=\"Can you buy a capybara in the US?\">Can you buy a capybara in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#Can_you_keep_capybaras_as_pets\" title=\"Can you keep capybaras as pets?\">Can you keep capybaras as pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#How_much_is_a_pet_capybara\" title=\"How much is a pet capybara?\">How much is a pet capybara?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-capybaras-legal-in-the-us\/#What_states_is_it_legal_to_own_a_capybara\" title=\"What states is it legal to own a capybara?\">What states is it legal to own a capybara?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_capybaras_legal_in_the_US\"><\/span>Are capybaras legal in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following states generally allow people to keep capybaras as pets: <b>Arizona, Arkansas, Texas, Florida, Indiana, Nevada, Washington, North Carolina, Tennessee; I have also been told parts of New York state. You will still need to get a licence\/permit to keep a capybara as a pet in most of the states.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-reset-my-petkit-food-dispenser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I reset my Petkit food dispenser?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_capybara_like_being_pet\"><\/span>Do capybara like being pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They can be gentle and affectionate with people and other pets, but because they are wild animals, they can act aggressively if they feel stressed. Some pet capybaras enjoy cuddling and many enjoy being stroked.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_capybaras_be_tamed\"><\/span>Can capybaras be tamed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A capybara can be trained and when trained properly, can live in a home with other companion animals, like dogs and cats. People have reported that they make very nice pets. Having a wild animal as a pet however, is different than owning an animal that has been domesticated for many years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_house_train_a_capybara\"><\/span>Can you house train a capybara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They are easily potty trained as babies. However, as they grow older they will probably want to mark their territory using urine and feces. Capybaras need\/like to mark their territory (with pooh). Don&#8217;t plan on keeping a carpet!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_buy_capybara_in_the_US\"><\/span>Can you buy capybara in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This semi-aquatic rodent is <b>legal to own in Texas, Pennsylvania, and parts of New York. In some states, they are legal but require licenses. Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Nevada, Washington and North Carolina are states where you can likely own a pet capybara. They are illegal to own in California and Georgia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_capybara_cost_in_the_US\"><\/span>How much does a capybara cost in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about $1,000 to $3,000<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_capybara_pet\"><\/span>Can you have a capybara pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The capybara can make a good pet, but they do need their own enclosure, which will be substantial in size and will contain a deep pool for them to swim in and to hydrate their skin. This giant rodent enjoys cuddles, can be domesticated, and enjoys the company of people, other capybaras, and will cuddle other animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_capybaras_legal_in_Florida\"><\/span>Are capybaras legal in Florida?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The State of Florida lists Capybaras as Class III wildlife. This means that a permit is not currently required to possess capybaras as personal pets. However, the state does require a license\/ permit for exhibition and sale.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_capybara_like_to_be_petted\"><\/span>Do capybara like to be petted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They can be gentle and affectionate with people and other pets, but because they are wild animals, they can act aggressively if they feel stressed. Some pet capybaras enjoy cuddling and many enjoy being stroked.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_capybaras_friendly_to_humans\"><\/span>Are capybaras friendly to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite their heft  capybara grow to be about 4-ft. long and weigh upwards of 100 lbs.  <b>these rodents are friendly and respond well to human contact<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_pat_capybara\"><\/span>Can you pat capybara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Capybaras who are habituated to people can be exceptionally affectionate. <b>They love to be petted and their reaction (rolling over, looking absolutely blissful and ecstatic, with their hair rising  pilo-erection) is greater than any other animal species I know of.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_capybaras_gentle\"><\/span>Are capybaras gentle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While uncommon, the capybara&#8217;s <b>intelligence and gentle nature means they can be kept as pets, so long as they have access to a sizeable pool, grass to graze on and friends to keep them company.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_domesticate_capybaras\"><\/span>Can you domesticate capybaras?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The capybara can make a good pet, but they do need their own enclosure, which will be substantial in size and will contain a deep pool for them to swim in and to hydrate their skin. This giant rodent enjoys cuddles, <b>can be domesticated, and enjoys the company of people, other capybaras, and will cuddle other animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_capybara_hurt_you\"><\/span>Can a capybara hurt you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite their heft  capybara grow to be about 4-ft. long and weigh upwards of 100 lbs.  <b>these rodents are friendly and respond well to human contact<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_capybaras_hostile\"><\/span>Are capybaras hostile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bites of Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris (capybaras) in humans are relatively uncommon. Capybaras are docile animals; however, their large rodent incisive teeth could cause serious injury.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_Housetrain_a_capybara\"><\/span>Can you Housetrain a capybara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since capybaras should not be kept solitary, you will need to make sure you have plenty of space for your rodent family. You will need a large fenced-in area, roughly 12 feet by 20 feet per pair, as well as <b>a safe enclosure indoors or covered at night<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_capybaras_indoors\"><\/span>Can you keep capybaras indoors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The capybara can make a good pet, but they do need their own enclosure, which will be substantial in size and will contain a deep pool for them to swim in and to hydrate their skin. This giant rodent enjoys cuddles, can be domesticated, and enjoys the company of people, other capybaras, and will cuddle other animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_capybaras_make_good_house_pets\"><\/span>Do capybaras make good house pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taking your capybara to the veterinary clinic is rarely a pleasant experience. A trained capybara is better prepared to work with you in a cooperative manner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_it_legal_to_own_a_capybara_in_the_US\"><\/span>Where is it legal to own a capybara in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For some examples, capybaras are banned as pets in California and Georgia. However, they are legal to possess in <b>Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York. Even if a state allows it, some cities may not. Capybaras are considered illegal pets in the five boroughs of New York City.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_pet_capybara\"><\/span>Can you have a pet capybara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The capybara can make a good pet, but they do need their own enclosure, which will be substantial in size and will contain a deep pool for them to swim in and to hydrate their skin. This giant rodent enjoys cuddles, can be domesticated, and enjoys the company of people, other capybaras, and will cuddle other animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_own_a_capybara_in_California\"><\/span>Can I own a capybara in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Capybaras are the world&#8217;s largest rodents &#8211; they can reach the size of a small dog &#8211; and are often described as a mix between a rat and a guinea pig. They&#8217;re nocturnal and semi-aquatic, and prefer habits with dense vegetation and access to water. <b>They are illegal to own as a pet in California<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_buy_a_capybara_in_the_US\"><\/span>Can you buy a capybara in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Nevada, Washington and North Carolina are states where you can likely own a pet capybara. They are illegal to own in California and Georgia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_keep_capybaras_as_pets\"><\/span>Can you keep capybaras as pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This semi-aquatic rodent is <b>legal to own in Texas, Pennsylvania, and parts of New York. In some states, they are legal but require licenses. Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Nevada, Washington and North Carolina are states where you can likely own a pet capybara. They are illegal to own in California and Georgia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_pet_capybara\"><\/span>How much is a pet capybara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following states generally allow people to keep capybaras as pets: <b>Arizona, Arkansas, Texas, Florida, Indiana, Nevada, Washington, North Carolina, Tennessee; I have also been told parts of New York state. You will still need to get a licence\/permit to keep a capybara as a pet in most of the states.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_is_it_legal_to_own_a_capybara\"><\/span>What states is it legal to own a capybara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following states generally allow people to keep capybaras as pets: <b>Arizona, Arkansas, Texas, Florida, Indiana, Nevada, Washington, North Carolina, Tennessee; I have also been told parts of New York state. You will still need to get a licence\/permit to keep a capybara as a pet in most of the states.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are capybaras legal in the US?Do capybara like being pet?Can capybaras be tamed?Can you house train a capybara?Can you buy capybara in the US?How much does a capybara cost in the US?Can you have a capybara pet?Are capybaras legal in Florida?Do capybara like to be petted?Are capybaras friendly to humans?Can you pat&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-121524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121524"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=121524"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121524\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=121524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=121524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=121524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}