Do Mongoose Make Good Pets?

Mongooses are unlikely to rank anywhere on lists of the most popular or lowest-maintenance pets because, frankly, they are not common pets. ... A mongoose, with its slender small frame and beautiful grizzled or marked fur, may seem like an ideal animal to tame and keep as a cute household pet.

Are mongoose friendly to humans?

Despite their fascinating reputation for attacking venomous snakes, mongooses are non-aggressive towards human beings. However, at times they may bite as in the present case.

Is it legal to have a pet mongoose?

If you can obtain a mongoose that is not on the federal banned list and is not intended for a research laboratory, you might be able to get a permit to keep it as a pet. There once was a legal mongoose in the continental United States.