Are chipmonks illegal as pets in Illinois?

Question

the chipmonk was bought from a pet store

Answer 1

not if they are named alvin simon or theodore lol

Answer 2

Yes. They are wild animals and hence banned.

Chipmunks do not make good pets for a few reasons. For one, they are fairly

hard to tame and remain nippy. Another reason is that they are very fast!

They also dig holes and massive underground tunnels. This is a natural

behavior we would not be able to provide for them as pets.

Chipmunks are very nervous and excitable and almost impossible to keep

alive in captivity. Please do not try to capture and keep one. Also, while

squirrels can be kept alive, it is illegal in Illinois and I believe most

states to keep any wild mammal as a pet without a permit that shows it was

not taken from the wild

There is also a low risk of Chipmunks getting infected with Rabies.

Answer 3

It's chipmunks, and technically there is no actual law that says you can't so yes you can have one I just don't advise it. Considering they are wild animals who have adapted living in the wild, and are not meant to be house pets.