Section 68A-6.0128 - Standard Caging Requirements for Armadillos, Pangolins, Anteaters, and Sloths(1) All armadillos except giant armadillo. (a) For one or two animals, a cage or enclosure, 4 feet by 4 feet, 4 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the cage length by 25 percent.(b) Cage floors shall include an area of sufficient depth to provide for digging. Each cage shall be provided with a den(s) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.(2) Giant armadillo. (a) For one or two animals, a cage 10 feet by 12 feet, 6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the cage length by 25 percent.(b) Cage floors shall include an area of sufficient depth to provide for digging. Each cage shall be provided with a den(s) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.(3) Pangolin. (a) For one or two animals, a cage 10 feet by 10 feet, 8 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the cage size by 25 percent of original floor area.(b) Cage floors shall include an area of sufficient depth to provide for digging. Climbing apparatus shall be provided for arboreal species. A pool or tub of water shall be provided that shall accommodate the animal(s). Each cage shall be provided with a den(s) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.(4) Anteaters and aardvarks. (a) Small anteaters. 1. For one or two animals, a cage 8 feet by 8 feet, 6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the cage length by 25 percent.2. Cage floors shall include an area of sufficient depth to provide for digging. Climbing apparatus shall be provided for arboreal species. Each cage shall be provided with arboreal nest box(es) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.(b) Giant anteaters and aardvarks.1. For one or two animals, a cage 10 feet by 12 feet, 6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the cage size by 25 percent of original floor area.2. Cage floor shall include an area of sufficient depth to provide for digging. Climbing apparatus shall be provided for arboreal species. Each cage shall be provided with a den(s) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.(5) Sloth (e.g., two-toed and three-toed). In addition to the requirements for this section, each cage or enclosure shall have an accessible device to provide physical stimulation or manipulation compatible with the species. Such device shall be noninjurious, and may include, but is not limited to, natural or artificial trees, tree limbs, etc. Each cage shall have a shelter(s) or den(s) or nest box(es).
(a) For one or two animals, a cage 4 feet by 6 feet, 8 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the cage length by 25 percent.(b) Each cage shall have perching area(s) and nest box(es) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously. Each cage shall have horizontal climbing apparatus large enough to accommodate all animals in the enclosure simultaneously.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68A-6.0128
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 45, Number 181, September 17, 2019 effective 9/30/2019.