3 Animals You Can’t Own in NJ
Born Free USA has broken down the animals you legally can't have as pets in NJ. Check out our list of three and get ready to be surprised by the last one on the list.
- (photo: Jeff Servoss, Wikipedia)
(photo: Jeff Servoss, Wikipedia) Gila Monster
A gila monster is a species of venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States and one of only two known species of venomous lizards in North America.
So if you live near anybody who's originally from the Southwest, tread lightly.
- (photo: TAW4, Thinkstock)
(photo: TAW4, Thinkstock) Alligator
This is honestly the only picture of an alligator I could use on this post legally. If all alligators were this friendly looking, I'm guessing the State would consider lifting the ban.
- (photo: YouTube screenshot)
(photo: YouTube screenshot) Monk Parakete
Also known as the quaker parrot, it's is a small, bright-green parrot with a greyish breast and greenish-yellow abdomen. It originates from the temperate to subtropical areas of Argentina and the surrounding countries in South America.
In NJ, if you're asking "Polly want a cracker?" to one of these birds in you're home, you're breaking the law.
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