Plus I'm pretty sure you have to get a permit.
In many places in the US you will need an 'Exotic Animals' permit, which does not cost much and means little except that you are willing to take the responsibility if you get bitten.
EDIT: Many [exotic] animals brought in from other countries are sold as 'domesticated' such as parrots and various, feline and canine animal beeds. The pet shot owners pay someone to bring them in, and there's a guy whos down on his luck, catching them in the wild and selling them to the pet shop [as domestic, high quality] who's trying to increase his profit/ expense margin. I've persoanlly dealth with these 'breeders' before.
Only your hard earned and (often very) expensive' experience will tell for sure.
I do hope for the best for you though.