Is it legal to own a Short-tailed opossum in VA?

Question

I know a lot of animals are illegal in VA so I wanted to check. I went here http://www.helenslittlecritters.com/index_files/ShortTailedOpossums.htm it is in texas so they are legal to own there. Any help is greatfully appreciated.

Answer 1

Virginia

STO may be illegal in Virginia or require a state license to sell.

The state has been described as difficult for owning exotics.

http://www.knowyoursto.com/articles/laws...

Good site for legal information on opossums.

http://www.api4animals.org/b4a2_exotic_a...

laws in general about exotics

While I cannot find the Short tailed opossum listed on the web site of animals banned or prohibited, I suspect you will need a permit in Virginia.

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504....

Answer 2

idk, but they look cool