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Monitor permit help

No, i live in CT. and i have a 3 week old one and i never had trouble by anyone, im sure you can talk to your local pet shops and they will tell you but im almost sure there not. (i think its FL. that has to have a permit)
 
Thanks so much. I live an in apartment complex. My sav is a baby right now but when it gets bigger I wanted to be able to take it outside on the leash without the neighbors trying to give me bull because they are scared. Besides the permit the place we have allows pets anyway but you would be surprised. We have a local paper that lets our community "spout off" about stupid stuff and instead of talking about real issues they complain about dog waste, dogs barking, neighbors fences being too high....it goes on. I am surrounded by idiots, lol.
 
As of about 6 months ago (which was when I purchased mine) no permit is needed to own a Savannah in Florida. Unless I am missing something, there is still no permit needed.
 
I live in New Jersey too, and yes, Savannah Monitors do require permits, along with any exotic animal really... almost all animals in New Jersey need a permit, besides cats, dogs, and rats, ha ha. But then they still want you to register them and all that too. But It is only $10.00 a year for the permit, and you can put all of your animals on it, it is only $20.00 if you add birds to it. Hope that helps, and if you have any other questions about animal permits in New Jersey I will help you, I have been through it all, and over and over each year for renewals.

Here is the website though so you will have their phone number and application.:
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/exotic_apps.htm
 
Thank you, BSASH! I did some browsing on the website before for my frilled and sav and they were not on the list. They have "Monitor" Listed but it's scientific name is Varanus spp., so I figured it was not needed. I think they need to make a detailed list. I have not had a chance to call them however when I emailed them about the Frilled needing one, they never responded. Thanks for your input though, very helpful. God forbid, when it got bigger I would have taken it outside here one day not knowing it needed one and they would have tried to take it off me. I mean it's not like I am fighting off paying $20 to have all the right documents to keep them both, just wanted to know if it was nessasary before I did. So, thanks for coming out of the woodwork and informing me, lol!
 
chamlover85 said:
Thank you, BSASH! I did some browsing on the website before for my frilled and sav and they were not on the list. They have "Monitor" Listed but it's scientific name is Varanus spp., so I figured it was not needed.
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Varanus spp covers most species of monitors which is why they are not listing individual species.

The easiest way to win the argument is to avoid it.

Walking a large lizard on a leash in public IS asking for trouble even though you may be with in your rights to do so.

Getting involved with a local herp society outreach or similar venue would be a safer way of showing off your lizard to the public.

It's not so scary when they can approach you as to you approaching them.
 
chamlover85 said:
Thank you, BSASH! I did some browsing on the website before for my frilled and sav and they were not on the list. They have "Monitor" Listed but it's scientific name is Varanus spp., so I figured it was not needed. I think they need to make a detailed list. I have not had a chance to call them however when I emailed them about the Frilled needing one, they never responded. Thanks for your input though, very helpful. God forbid, when it got bigger I would have taken it outside here one day not knowing it needed one and they would have tried to take it off me. I mean it's not like I am fighting off paying $20 to have all the right documents to keep them both, just wanted to know if it was nessasary before I did. So, thanks for coming out of the woodwork and informing me, lol!
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You can put the Sav. and the Frilled on the same permit for $10 a year, you will just need a copy of both of their receipts (Store or hand written) and temporary permits (If you have them) when you mail in the application. And, if you are to get any other animals, you can wait until the end of the year to add them to your permit, and it is still just $10 for the year plus $2 to add the new animal, so it would be $12 in total. The permit price will only be $20 a year if you have birds.
 
Also, you are welcome, and I'm glad I could help. As well, Tim Cole is right, I wouldn't take a monitor or any large reptile into public for that matter, it very well could be a lawsuit waiting to happen. Township laws are different than state laws most of the time, and while the state may allow you to have these animals, the township may not want them to leave your property. I would suggest if you wanted to take them outside for a walk or what have you, to do it in your own yard (Or a local Herp. Society as suggested). Plus, there is always the possibility of them getting off leash or maybe not and just tail whipping or biting someone, which would certainly lead to the animal being destroyed. People don't typically make exceptions for reptiles, they are far less favored than cats or dogs, and when things do happen and go wrong with them, even if it is just a scratch, most people will seriously blow it out of proportion.
 
Deborah, you need a permit for a savannah monitor.

You can get on the NJ fish and wildlife website then go to exotic permits where you can print an application. or you can call the exotic permit office to ask any questions about the hobbyist permit.
 
In my opinion, as a rule, reptiles and the public should not meet in unstructured, unplanned and uncontrollable circumstances. People are quick to judge reptiles, and some people have truly terrible phobias involving snakes or lizards. Reptiles are not predictable. No animal is 100% predictable but reptiles are far less predictable than most mammals and even birds. If they feel threatened for some reason, they are quick to defend themselves or become aggressive. Even if their behavior is not aggressive, it can be misconstrued. When things go bad, it always ends badly for the reptile. when you want to you and your reptile to be ambassadors, please do it in a controlled, planned, structured environment where everyone can be safe. :)
 
What ever are you talking about?:rofl:

This is what the op asked.
Anyone know if a Sav. Monitor requires a pemit in New Jersey?
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Jennifer P. said:
In my opinion, as a rule, reptiles and the public should not meet in unstructured, unplanned and uncontrollable circumstances. People are quick to judge reptiles, and some people have truly terrible phobias involving snakes or lizards. Reptiles are not predictable. No animal is 100% predictable but reptiles are far less predictable than most mammals and even birds. If they feel threatened for some reason, they are quick to defend themselves or become aggressive. Even if their behavior is not aggressive, it can be misconstrued. When things go bad, it always ends badly for the reptile. when you want to you and your reptile to be ambassadors, please do it in a controlled, planned, structured environment where everyone can be safe. :)
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Sorry, I realize it was a rather off topic. I'm new to these forums, and I'm not used to people who really know what they're doing. It's so nice here. I was probably a bit to quick to jump in with my 2 cents.
 
Hey its always nice to hear someones thoughts,no need to be sorry.:)

You confused me with your post. welcome to the site!
Jennifer P. said:
Sorry, I realize it was a rather off topic. I'm new to these forums, and I'm not used to people who really know what they're doing. It's so nice here. I was probably a bit to quick to jump in with my 2 cents.
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Thank you. :) I was commenting on the fact that the tw said he looked forward to taking his monitor out on leash. I wasn't very clear.
 
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