Are Chinchillas leagal in Massachusetts?

Question

Are Chinchillas leagal in Massachusetts?

Answer 1

Yes, why wouldn't they be?

Answer 2

Chinchillas are legal in many states since they are generally considered "agricultural" instead of exotics. Since Mass doesn't do a whole lot of agriculture their laws on those things are often tighter.

Also they might be legal in some places but illegal in Boston. You will need to check the states agricultural animals and perhaps rodent laws. It is possible you may need a permit for them.

I found this on the web:

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfwpets.h...

MAMMALS.

Lawful (no MassWildlife permit required):

Only the following 11 mammals (or groups) may be kept as pets.

   1. Four-toed (African Pygmy) Hedgehog;

   2. Chinchilla, derived from captive stock;

   3. Deer Mouse and White-footed Mouse;

   4. Degu;

   5. Egyptian Spiny Mouse;

   6. House Mouse;

   7. Jerboas;

   8. Norway Rat;

   9. Paca;

  10. Southern Flying Squirrel;

  11. Striped Hamster.

Unlawful: All other mammals not listed as domestic.

So looks like chinchillas are okay!

Answer 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnUeUT7xN...

I don't know but that clip is hilarious!

Answer 4

I've seen them in the local PetCo (in eastern Mass).