Saturday, May 9, 2009

Is it illegal to keep a pet gerbil in California?

Is it? Or to even own one?
Answers:
GOOD GOD!!!
it is NOT illegal to buy, own or sell gerbils in California. i have seen many gerbils on my ventures to pet smart to get my rats their food and treats.
San Jose-Downtown
607 Coleman Ave
San Jose CA, 95110
this is the one that i go to all the time, and i will promise you that there are a ton of gerbils at the store right now!!
To be in posession, yes.
umm i didn't think they were well hamster are the second best alternative they are cute adn fuzzy i like them better than gerbils
Ownership and purchase of gerbils is illegal in California.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/gerbil...
Ask your mom she had you.
no it's not.
"It is illegal to purchase, import or keep a gerbil as a pet in the U.S. State of California". But if you can get one, I don't think the police will search your house with no hint of anything looking for gerbils.
i wouldnt think so, cause gerbils are domestic pets and they would not be illegal to keep a domestic pet. they are just like hamters. if you really want to know, ask a petstore helper.
Mongolian gerbil (or clawed jird)
Duprasi (or fat-tailed gerbil)
These are the types of gerbils illegal to own in California, according to the website listed below.

1 comment:

  1. It's not illegal to own a gerbil in California. Only some exotic species are illegal. People who say its illegal to own a gerbil in California have never lived in California ever or are trying to give out false information. Iv'e had 2 teachers who had class pet gerbils and they're so cool. Believe me Iv'e walked past the rodent section in Petsmart tons of times and the gerbils are always sleeping or on they're wheel running super fast. If you don't believe me go to Petsmart or PetCo your self to find the truth.

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