Calling on everyone to buy alligator leather and products - Page 2

NiagaraReptiles · 10-21-04, 07:18 AM

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Originally posted by snakers55
Only problem with purchasing such items in canada is that alligators are listed under CITES appendix II and importation of alligators live or dead is illegal..

There is nothing overly difficult or illegal moving Appendix II species across international borders with proper paperwork. Live, dead, tanned, whatever......it's all traded the same way (export CITES doc's cleared by local governing body must accompany the shipment). Food inspection agencies may also have inspection procedures with something like this and should also be conacted (http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/toce.shtml).

Roy - that's too funny! I've never really thought about that before, but I can picture you asking, hahahaha.

JonK

Ontario_herper · 10-21-04, 08:27 AM

adamofsound....

I'm not sure that I follow your point on DU?

Are you saying that preserving and restoring habitat with the full intention to shoot some ducks is a bad thing?

rwg · 10-21-04, 11:05 AM

I've had gator meat at a restaurant in Kingston. Dont remember the name of the place. Bearbrook farm (www.bearbrookfarm.com) lists alligator as one of the exotic meats they stock. They are located a little east of Ottawa.

Invictus · 10-21-04, 12:59 PM

Very interesting post indeed, Chuck. I really wish more 'environmentalists' would see posts like this.

Will · 10-21-04, 01:34 PM

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Unfortunately it's not really very tasty, and it's always heavily spiced and servered in nugget style like calamari or chicken strips, and could be just about anything.

Same with Croc. I compare it to somewhat chewy chicken when asked about it. I tried 'Roo over there to, it's like somewhat chewy beef(which would be pretty much expected).

Tim and Julie B · 10-21-04, 01:34 PM

I always thought it was wrong......amazing how your view changes when you learn about something.

Nicky · 10-21-04, 02:34 PM

That's really interesting, funny last night for my mom's birthday we went to alice fazooli's ( across from jack astors near square one) and I was so mad and sickened when her fiance ordered alligator . They said it tasted gross. At least i don;t have to be horribly disgusted in them. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Kayla