Can You Get a Chipmunk as a Pet?

Chipmunks have not been in the pet world for very long, so they are still considered “semi-wild.” If purchased at a young age, your chipmunk can respond to its name and become accustomed to gentle handling. ... Wild chipmunks DO NOT make good pets. In fact, in some regions, this rodent is not legal to keep as a pet.

Will a chipmunk bite you?

Do Chipmunks Bite? While all wild animals are capable of biting when threatened, chipmunks are rarely aggressive and will most often run away from threats. When cornered or handled, however, they may scratch or bite to defend themselves.

Are chipmunks legal?

Legal Status

Chipmunks are not protected by federal law, but are protected by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Pennsylvania law allows landowners to take chipmunks when they are causing or about to cause damage to property.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.