1.0 Fennec Fox

[Slashmaster]

Since you guys love pictures, I thought I'd snap some of my fox.
I got him about three weeks ago. I needed a permit. It was free though.

He is very messy (very messy), but also very affectionate.







Any questions about him? Happy to answer.

[2kdime]

What's it eat?

[akaangela]

He is sweet looking.

[Slashmaster]

What's it eat?

His diet involves Halo cat food, fresh fruits and vegetables, cooked chicken, KMR (because he is still young), and vitamins.

[DakotaB]

Ive always wanted one of those little guys. What permit was required for them?

[SamuraiZr0]

this is by far the coolest lil guy ever!!! I wonder if they are legal in NJ My wife is in love with him!! now she wants one.

[Slashmaster]

It was an import permit because he was bred out of state. I had a lot of fun conversations with officials (curiously, you get a different answer every time you call until you speak to a supervisor or an animal control officer) but they finally said the import permit was all that was needed since he's a non-native species.

New Jersey

Category: B

Summary of Law: It is unlawful for persons to possess a potentially dangerous species as a "pet." Potentially dangerous species include the following orders: Primates; Carnivora (nondomestic dogs and cats, bears); Saura (venomous gila monsters); Serpentes (venomous coral snakes, cobras, vipers, pit vipers); Crocodilia (alligators, crocodiles, gavials); Psittaciformes (ring-necked and monk parakeets); and Rodentia (prairie dogs, ground squirrels). Zoos and other exhibitors may possess these animals upon showing that specific criteria have been met, such as extensive experience in handling and caring for the animal.

Citation: N.J. ADMIN. CODE tit. 7, §25-4.8 and §25-4.9

New Jersey state law looks good. If you do get interested in obtaining one, check with officials directly though in case anything has changed. For example, my state doesn't list that an exotic out of state would need an import permit, just that it is legal to keep them in personal possession. Check your county and town laws too.

[dirdad]

If you don't mind me asking. How much did you pay or should i say how much do they usually sell for? I would love to add one to the family and as far as permits I was told a class III lol maby ill call again and see what they say lol

other thank that congrats what a awesome animal to own!

[Slashmaster]

If you don't mind me asking. How much did you pay or should i say how much do they usually sell for? I would love to add one to the family and as far as permits I was told a class III lol maby ill call again and see what they say lol

other thank that congrats what a awesome animal to own!

He was $1200. Another good breeder prices theirs at $2000. I think my breeder will be raising her prices soon, if the discussion with the second breeder was any indication (they're trying to find a good market price).

[Cendalla]

I have wanted one forever. Someday when we have our own place. Someday...
He is adorable. Good luck with him