HOME | DD
Sabreleopard — Foxy Photo
Published: 2016-04-30 16:41:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 202; Favourites: 2; Downloads: 0
Redirect to original
Description
I finally got to see my first red fox! Of course, they're common, even in Long Island. But for me, they are very elusive and rare on sight. But thanks to my trip to Tackapusha, a museum and preserve, I've finally got to see one for real.Edit: By the way, this fox's name is Robin (like Robin Hood
).
Related content
Comments: 12
Foxes are beautiful animals. I live in NW FL and we have lots of both red and gray foxes. You don't see them much during the day because they are primarily nocturnal hunters but around dusk they can be seen. FL classifies foxes as a class III pet, which means you need to be licensed to own one but the license is free and there are very few restrictions. They do make good pets, though they are kind of high maintenance, and adapt well to a domesticated life if you get them when the are very young. Some can even be trained to use a littler box. You will have to provide proof that it has had a rabies shot and its vaccinations. I think the only think cuter than a kitten is a fox kit!
👍: 1 ⏩: 1
That's very interesting. I've heard of a couple of cases of Fennec foxes being kept as pets. The Fennec fox in Tackapusha used to be someone's pet. Yet, I didn't know Florida allows people to keep foxes as pets (but only with license of course). I know that Russia had domesticated silver foxes, which are actually red foxes, but with a different color (much like the case of black leopards and black jaguars, or, as both are called, black panthers). Still I find that very interesting.
👍: 0 ⏩: 1
FL categorizes "exotic" pets in 3 categories. Class I is like lions, tigers, etc. You cannot possess them as pets, period. Class II pets are less dangerous, and include a number species of small monkeys, bobcat, coyotes, etc. These require both a license and training in the keeping and handling of them. The license, depending on the animal, is at least $1000. Class III pets, as I said, require a license and very few restrictions, it is basically just paperwork. But you are required, as with most domestic pets, to provide proof that they are up to date on their immunizations. Most vets will not treat a pet of your unless they are up to date on their shots. Before they will treat them, they will have to vaccinate them, which could easily run $200 depending on the animal. Dogs require more vaccinations than cats.
👍: 1 ⏩: 1
Very interesting indeed. Thanks for informing me that.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
Foxes make the weirdest noises. They're still one of my favorite animals though
👍: 1 ⏩: 2
Yeah, I too find their sounds strange. Still they are gorgeous and clever beasts.
👍: 0 ⏩: 0
It is more of a high pitched whelp than anything else
👍: 1 ⏩: 1
True, but I also heard that they can also make a couple of different sounds.
👍: 0 ⏩: 2
They are quite vocal, that's for sure
👍: 1 ⏩: 1
They do high pitched whelps, legit barks, weird as fuck chittering, and even howls. Honestly they're super vocal. Love foxes, I saw some at a zoo in Austin and they are so incredibly smart.
👍: 1 ⏩: 1