are capybaras dangerous
Capybaras are the worldâs largest rodents -â they can reach the size of a small dog -â and are often described as a mix between a rat and a guinea pig. Theyâre nocturnal and semi-aquatic, and prefer habits with dense vegetation and access to water. They are illegal to own as a pet in California.The rodents arenât dangerous, âjust weird looking,â said Department of Fish and Game spokesman Andrew Hughan. âSomebody probably brought it in as a pet and they either got away or people couldnât deal with it anymore,â Hughan said. âItâs no harm.hey are illegal to own as a pet in California. The rodents arenât dangerous, âjust weird looking,â said Department of Fish and Game spokesman Andrew Hughan. âSomebody probably brought it in as a pet and they either got away or people couldnât deal with it anymore,â Hughan said. âItâs no harm.