Are Caiman lizards legal?

[jpanish7]

Hi, im new.. i was just trying to find information on if caiman lizards are legal in california? thanks in advance

 

[chelvis]

caiman lizards are legal in California

 

[jpanish7]

do you have the legal forum from the fish and game website? I would just like to make sure caimans are legal before I consider getting one

 

[JohnMatthew]

If you want affirmation try giving your fish and game department a phone call. Have the common and scientific names handy and I'm sure they can help figure things out to put your mind at ease.

northern caiman lizard
Dracaena guianensis

 

[chelvis]

Caiman Lizards are, Caimans are not. Cal Fish and Game list animals that are not legal to own, the only legally owned animals that are listed are those from families that are banded. An example would the canis family, all canis family are illegal to own in California with the exception of Canis Familiaris (the dog). If they did it the other way it would be a long list to include ever single animal.

I have seen them in stores here and I own one in California. The only limitation would be county to county and city to city if there is a size limit on reptiles. I think San Francisco is the only city really but its on constrictors.

 

[dragonmetalhead]

The only reptiles that are illegal in California are venomous snakes, crocodilians, snapping turtles, and Gila monsters. The city of Los Angeles requires a Wild Animal Permit to own any of the greater constrictors, monitors, tegus, or iguanas, but that only applies if you live within the city limits.