Exotic Animals For Sale In South Africa

Exotic Animals For Sale In South Africa

What isExotic Animals?

An exotic animal is an animal that is not native to the country and an exotic pet is one that is kept in captivity outside of the country it is originally from.

Exotic Animals For Sale In South Africa

South Africa’s Premier Exotic Pet Specialists, Absolute Exotics SA aims to help you source the Exotic pet that is just right for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exotic animals can I own in South Africa?

There is currently no legal definition for a pet animal in any of South Africa’s legislation. It is however, incorrect to assume that should a wild animal have been classified as a pet in any other country, that it is automatically the same in South Africa.

What exotic animals can you own in Africa?

Here are five of the most legally traded African wild animals:

• Ball python. The ball python can be found on grasslands and farming land across Central and West Africa.
• African grey parrot.
• African elephant.
• Leopard Tortoise.
• Cape fur seal.

Can you buy a tiger in South Africa?

In all seriousness, tigers are not domesticated pets. Pets are not permitted for tigers, which are still the only species still alive (and yet extinct). most states in the country would allow you to buy this item. This means no pet animals like big cats will be kept as pets.

Are Axolotls legal in South Africa?

In SA axolotls are not illegal to own or breed but it is currently against the law to sell them.

Is it legal to own a tortoise in South Africa?

Are You Allowed To Own A Tortoise In South Africa? Keeping tortoises without permits is against the law. South Africa has a protected species status for them. In every case we are contacted, people are frightened by bites caused by dogs or being forced out by errors in nutrition when driving by animals.

What is the most exotic pet you can own?

• Turtles.
• Tarantula.
• Dwarf Pigs.
• Hyacinth Macaw.
• Kinkajou.
• Squirrel Monkey.
• Capybara.
• Wallaby.

Can you get a pet monkey in South Africa?

Pet Monkeys…Really A Good Idea? Many interesting monkeys have come through our doors. Some were kept as pets, others rescued from medical research facilities and zoos. It is estimated that roughly 500 families in South Africa alone keep monkeys as pets, with that number still on the rise.

How can I get an axolotl in South Africa?

In SA axolotls are not illegal to own or breed but it is currently against the law to sell them. They are in a grey area with our exoticbpet laws. It’s also problematic getting them into SA legally as it seems the only way to get more in is through a university with the objective of study in mind.

How do I get a tortoise license in South Africa?

How Do You Get A Permit For A Tortoise In South Africa? The nature conservation department can help you obtain a permit by calling and asking for their attention.

What is the easiest exotic pet to own?
By far the easiest exotic animal to care for, hedgehogs are ideal for someone who wants a pet but who doesn’t have a significant amount of time or resources to devote to their care and attention. Hedgehogs require a simple terrestrial enclosure big enough for them to run around and play in.