panteramatt 27 Posted April 8, 2017 Keystone exotics says this: If you are a New Jersey resident and you want to purchase an animal from Keystone Exotics, you first obtain a pet permit and an importation permit from the NJ Dept of Fish and Game. Before they'll issue you these two documents, you'll need a health certificate. I can get this from my vet. You can't bring any animal into your state without at least these three documents. How much is this gonna cost and how long does it take? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted April 8, 2017 Yup the legal ones you buy are friendly and if you do your part with training them they can be really great pets. I don't have any other personal experience with any other breeders but there is plenty out there. Some in NJ too, just do some research on the breeder beforehand as the exotic pet world can be a very shady place. You have to obtain your permit before you buy so get that first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted April 8, 2017 http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/exotic_apps.htm?prompt=0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted April 8, 2017 Not sure how long it takes but should be pretty quick might be harder for you to find a vet. If you're having a hard time finding one let me know I know a guy in Hunterdon County Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panteramatt 27 Posted April 8, 2017 Raccoon seems like a perfect fit. Now to find some and get permits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voyager9 3,434 Posted April 8, 2017 Elephant. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panteramatt 27 Posted April 8, 2017 Sure as long as you come over to clean his excrement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panteramatt 27 Posted April 8, 2017 Just called a place for pricing on a coatimundis and kinkajous and their $2500! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted April 8, 2017 What's wrong with an exotic bird? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panteramatt 27 Posted April 8, 2017 Wife aint into them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted April 8, 2017 What's wrong with an exotic bird? they are annoying as shit, live forever, no good for camping and high maintenance. Just to name a few Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted April 8, 2017 Just called a place for pricing on a coatimundis and kinkajous and their $2500!yes the more exotic and unusual the more expensive usually. Then you get into color months such as albino and what not and the prices really jump up. Just remember that you get what you pay for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrg455 6 Posted April 8, 2017 How about an Otter? My Grandparents had them when I was a kid. Very playful and easy to take care of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted April 8, 2017 Mrs.z wants an otter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted April 8, 2017 Pot belly pig? Or was that all ready discussed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panteramatt 27 Posted April 8, 2017 Thought about an otter but they need a pool or lake to swim in and I don't see any for sale. Wife really wants a pig but those things get huge! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted April 8, 2017 If anyone gets a pet racoon I want an invite. I'll bring beer. I can steal you a stray cat from work. Wild animal and pretty friendly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted April 8, 2017 Do the Vietnam pot bellys get big? I'm 99% the Bohns had one. After they married into the hardware store. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panteramatt 27 Posted April 8, 2017 She wants one of those teacup ones but I've seen those things get really big. At that point I'm chasing it with a knife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted April 8, 2017 What is rilly big? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Screwball 483 Posted April 8, 2017 I got a Chinchilla as a present once... worst present I ever got. They clean themselves in a white dust, which gets everywhere. They crap all over the place... not disgusting wet crap, but little brown rice grains. They are predominantly nocturnal, so you are going to hear them bouncing off the walls. Very temperature dependent... so figure warmer summers (no nearby A/C vents, and not keeping the house at 68). Drafts aren't a good thing, either. Not a free ranger, either. But letting it run in its ball was fun (except the crap issue). Pass on the chinchilla. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted April 8, 2017 The pigs get big like 200lbs big. The ones that are really small are being feed a nutrient poor diet to slow/prevent them from growing property as juveniles. Those ones do not live long. According to my friend who does the whole 4H pig thing. Yes pigs make good pets just not indoor house pets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted April 8, 2017 No midget or dwarf pigs? Well there goes that party next year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishnut 2,358 Posted April 8, 2017 200lbs is a dwarf pig. Pigs get huge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel 7,157 Posted April 8, 2017 I have no experience raising one... but I've always wanted a fennec fox. Adorbs! https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=fennec+fox&view=detail&mid=3C047D0354B3A3BBE2DD3C047D0354B3A3BBE2DD&FORM=VIRE 4 baby fennecs taking a bubble bath! OMG. So cute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panteramatt 27 Posted April 8, 2017 Yup. Already looked into to those. Have you seen the prices? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel 7,157 Posted April 8, 2017 No, too afraid! LOL. Bad? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panteramatt 27 Posted April 8, 2017 At least $1500! Im still trying to find a raccoon with no luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel 7,157 Posted April 8, 2017 Well, I've seen puppies going for 1500. Don't get me wrong - it's a lot of cha-ching to plunk down. But, it's not as bad as some other exotics. Raccoon would be fun too though. Smart, curious - would keep you on your toes! Good luck with the search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites