The permit costs $115 and is valid for one year. (I) For up to two animals, a cage 3 feet by 3 feet, 2 feet high. 2. Such device shall be noninjurious, and may include, but is not limited to, natural or artificial trees, tree limbs, etc. It is also important to contact your local wildlife officials to find out if there are any restrictions or permits that are required for keeping a wild animal in your area. Fish and Wildlife Service lacked authority under federal law to restrict interstate trade of Burmese pythons. Additional requirements for specific species shall be as follows: (1) Group I -- Chimpanzees (over 50 pounds), gorillas, orangutans. Phone: (850) 488-6253. 68A-6.0071. Any painted surface that may come into contact with wildlife shall be free of peeling or flaking paint. Repealed. 68A-6.0021. (4) No person shall intentionally attempt to weaken or breach the integrity of any boundary or barrier. Each cage shall have horizontal climbing apparatus large enough to accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously. 7. Such device shall be noninjurious, and may include, but is not limited to boxes, balls, bones, barrels, drums, rawhide, pools, etc. The successful completion of a written examination for the particular species or family, administered by the Division of Law Enforcement, together with the documentation of not less than 500 hours of substantial practical experience in the care, feeding, handling and husbandry of the species or family for which the permit is sought may be substituted for the one year/1,000-hour requirement. (4) Inspection: Venomous reptiles or reptiles of concern held in captivity are subject to inspection by Commission personnel. (f) Wildlife cages/enclosures shall not be stacked over other cages/enclosures unless excreta is prevented from entering lower cages/enclosures. Adopted Dec. 31, 2016. Florida Today. For each additional animal, increase the cage length by 25 percent. (6) Except as otherwise provided, applicants for permits to possess wildlife in captivity shall specify the location of the facility at which the wildlife shall be kept or possessed. CreditsAdopted Aug. 1, 1979; Amended June 22, 1980, June 4, 1981; Transferred from 39-9.03; Amended June 21, 1982; Transferred from 39-6.04; Amended May 10, 1987, Apr. "Far too many of us can't get through," Cantos said. To become an owner of any of the animals listed above, you must first apply for a permit. They are called sugar gliders because of the way they can seemingly glide through the air as they jump from tree to tree in their native Australia and Indonesia. If you are thinking about getting a pet, be sure to do your research and find an animal that is the right fit for your lifestyle and personality. Tech. 3. 4. Each cage shall have horizontal climbing apparatus. They are actually the ancestor of the fully domesticated Bengal cat. (c) Birds of prey used for falconry demonstrations shall be kept as specified in subsection 68A-9.005(6), F.A.C. 3. (8) Handling -- the act of physical contact with venomous reptiles with the use of hooks, tongs, tools, specialized gloves, or other standard handling equipment. Performing wildlife shall not be kept in cages or enclosures below the size required by the standard caging requirements for more than a total of 90 days out of each 120 day period. And while not for beginners by any means, they can sometimes make for good companions, though many people prefer the Bengal since it is fully domesticated. Commercialization of Wildlife; Bonding or Financial Responsibility Guarantee. (a) For one or two animals, a cage 8 feet by 6 feet, 6 feet high. Tech. (a) For one animal, a cage 20 feet by 20 feet, 8 feet high. Many will even snuggle right up next to you for cuddles. For each additional animal, increase cage size by 25 percent of original floor area. They are tall and skinny, with cheetah-like patterns on their coat. (9) Penguins (e.g., Humboldts, Emperor, King, Jackass, etc.