Laws
In the United States sugargliders are considered to be wild or exotic animals because their life cycle, habits, and potential threat to native species is unknown. Because of this some states choose to make it illegal to own them and the national government stipulates that you must be licensed to breed them. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates licensing of breeders through the Animal Welfare Act. As far as I know, there are no illegal areas in Canada. Some Canadian areas require a free license or registration to own the animals just as they would a dog or cat. If you have questions about legality in your specific area, you might contact your local Fish & Wildlife Office.
Owners who would like more information on the breeding requirements or legalities of this animal in the US should contact:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Regulatory Enforcement and Animal Care
Sector Supervisor
9580 Micron Avenue, Suite E
Sacramento, California 85827
United States:
- Hawaii: Illegal
- Texas: Legal
- Tennessee: Legal
- please add others
Canada:
- Everywhere: Legal, some areas need license.
Australia:
- Everywhere: Legal with license
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- In Australia, you can keep sugar gliders as pets in some states with a license. Laws do not allow them in all states. All Native wildlife is protected in all states and cannot be taken out of the wild. The wildlife act has been in force since 1975. You can read more about that as well as other license information HERE.
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