For each additional animal, increase the pool size by 25 percent of original floor area. FWC says Burmese pythons and the other 15 exotic species are a significant threat to Floridas ecology, economy and human health and safety. (e) Time limitation on smaller travel caging allowed for housing non-performing animals. Each cage shall have horizontal climbing apparatus. The facility shall be constructed on property owned or leased by the applicant. (a) Small aquatic rodents (e.g., Florida water rat, muskrat). For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 1,250 square feet, 8 feet high. Cages of Class I and Class II animals that the public can access, shall be equipped with a physical barrier, which is made of a material to prevent the public from coming in contact with the animals. (j) Applicants for permits to possess Class III wildlife for personal use shall provide the planned inventory, identified by species and quantity, and the name, address, and license number (if the sale or transfer takes place in Florida) of the source of their wildlife. Another aspect to consider is that they can easily become stressed. Image Credit: Pixabay. (b) Indoor facilities -- Potential escape routes shall be equipped with wire or grating of not less than 9 gauge chain link or equivalent. (a) For one or two animals, a cage 8 feet by 6 feet, 6 feet high. (a) Large (e.g., large cockatoos, large macaws, including Palm cockatoos, green-winged and similar sized birds).For one or two birds, a cage providing space sufficient to permit perching without the tail feathers touching the floor and provide for head clearance with normal posturing, with a minimum cage dimension to allow full extension of both wings. (a) Records of sale or transfer shall include the date of sale or transfer; quantity and species of wildlife sold or transferred; name and complete address of the recipient; and permit or license identification number of the recipient where applicable. Standard Caging Requirements for Rhinoceroses and Hippopotamuses. (4) In addition to the standard caging requirements set forth in this chapter, Class I and Class II animals shall be caged in accordance with the following requirements: (a) All cages or enclosures of Class I and Class II wildlife, and Class III capuchin, spider and woolly monkeys, except paddocks, approved open air habitats, or outdoor reptile enclosures shall be equipped with a safety entrance.
