roaches canada

[stephanbakir]

Found this online.

Hello, to whom this may concern:

I have a question regarding the legality issues of keeping tropical species of cockroaches. I have heard several statements regarding keeping of such species, such as they are completely illegal to own in Canada, to the idea that they are not illegal to own, but illegal to import and export. I would like clarification on the subject, covering at least the following species:
-Blaberus fusca (Dwarf Cave roach)
-Blaberus craniifer (True Death's Head roach)
-Gromphadorhina portentosa (Madagascar Hissing roach)
-Eublaberus prosticus (Orange-head roach)
-Blaberus discoidales (Fake Death's Head roach)
-Blaberus giganteus (Giant Cave roach)
-Archimandrita tesselata (Peppered roach)
-Blaptica dubia (South American Dubia roach)

Thank you for your consideration, I will be awaiting your response.
Best Regards.


Dear Sir or Madam,

Exotic cockroaches are only allowed into Canada for research or display in educational facilities like insectariums, butterfly houses and museums. Presently, we do not allow import of exotic cockroaches for commercial sale and distribution. We have the same policy for exotic stick insects and mantids as well as tropical butterflies.

If you wish to set up an insectarium or educational display, you will require an approved facility. Certain Canadian citizens with approved facilities do have colonies of exotic insects but they are not permitted to move, sell or distribute them.

If you require further information, please do not hesitate in contacting us.

Regards, DJP.

Douglas J. Parker, B.Sc., M.Sc.
(613) 759-6908 / Doug.Parker@inspection.gc.ca / Facsimile/Télécopier: (613) 759-6938
Head, Entomology - Ottawa Plant Laboratories, C.F.I.A.
Chef, entomologie - laboratoires des plantes d'Ottawa, A.C.I.A.
Bldg. 18 / édif. 18
960 Carling Ave/ 960, avenue Carling/ Ottawa CANADA K1A 0C6


SUCKSSS

[mistersprinkles]

(eye roll)

You're not allowed to have snakehead fish either. I can get one right now.
I'm sure there's a law that says you need written permission from your MP to wipe your butt too.

[stephanbakir]

Snakeshead fish are mean little suckers though. Last time I was in florida i caught a few and they are small but hit pretty hard.