Is It Legal To Own A Platypus As A Pet In The Us Are Platypuses Good Pets, Are They Legal To Own In The U.S.A.?

Are platypuses good pets, are they legal to own in the U.S.A.? - is it legal to own a platypus as a pet in the us

I want to make a platypus, but I need to know a few things: I am aware they are protected in Australia, but I live in North Carolina .... sooo please tell me what you know