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Are exotic pets illegal in Italy?
Partly. Exotic pets are restricted in Italy. 2022 ban framework, but the species decree is still unsigned.
D.Lgs. 135/2022 bans keeping wild and exotic animals subject to ministerial species lists; LAV said the ban decree was still unsigned on 22 Jan 2026 and L'Espresso (22 Oct 2026) describes owners keeping exotics under a training duty (DM 3 Apr 2025). DM 19 Apr 1996 bans dangerous species only.
Source: D.Lgs. 135/2022; DM 1996
Banned (11)Restricted (48)Allowed
- Italy is one of 11 countries where exotic pets are banned, and 48 more restrict them.
- Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 4.
- In Europe: banned in 5 of 39 countries.
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Other countries that ban exotic pets
Singapore
Costa Rica
Bolivia
Cyprus
Lithuania
Luxembourg
South Korea
Norway
Australia
Belgium
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