Before the animal ban was finalized in NYS, fennec fox owners brought their pets to meet legislators and with the truth that at least some exotic pets aren’t so bad staring them in the face, this species was exempted. While Microbats are insect eaters that can consume half their body weight in insects in a single night (that's just 12 hours! This guide provides information about which fox species you can own as pets, where it's legal to do so, and what kind of care they need. Pet foxes have basic needs that you should consider before adopting: Exercise and enrichment, habitat considerations, special diet needs, and regular care by an exotic animal veterinarian.Most foxes have high energy levels, mark their territory with urine, and have demanding enrichment needs. Luckily for New Yorkers, fennec foxes are the only species from ‘The Big 5’ that are legal to own in the state. Flying Fox make great pets, but are very difficult to care for. It will also break down the pros and cons of fox ownership so you can decide whether or not having one as a pet is a good idea for you. The only mammals capable of flight, bats make for curious pets. ), fruit bats (also known as Flying Foxes) are native fruit and blossom feeders. These bats are key pollinators in the entire biological life cycle!