In the state of Florida, there are strict rules and regulations surrounding the ownership of monitor lizards.While some species are allowed to be owned for specific purposes, others are completely prohibited. If you are considering owning a Nile monitor or any other high-risk species, it is vital to understand these laws and restrictions in order to avoid fines and penalties.
Restricted Ownership
Florida has classified several non-native reptiles as “Prohibited” under Chapter 68-5, F.A.C., which limits their ownership, sale, importation, and transport.This includes many monitor species that have been known to escape or breed in the wild. Examples of these include
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