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11-15-04, 02:25 AM
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African Land Snails?
Sorry, wasn't sure where to post this.
I am curious if someone can tell me if these guys are legal in Canada or not, and where they can be aquired if legal?
Thanks in advance!
TK
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11-15-04, 02:29 AM
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They're illegal. It's pretty sad, though...
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11-15-04, 02:42 AM
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Aww...too bad, they look so cute  Thanks!
TK
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11-15-04, 07:50 AM
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They are banned Federally by Agriculture Canada along with tropical roaches (Brazilian, Hissers, Giants, etc.), stick insects (Indian, Australian, etc) and a few other foreign insects that could pose a threat to our natural resources.
I believe it is possible to obtain a permit to keep banned species for educational purposes, but I'm not sure what the terms are with this. For anyone seriously interested, I suggest contacting Ag. Canada to inquire further.
JonK
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11-15-04, 02:54 PM
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Thanks Jon! I will look into that 
TK
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12-04-04, 12:06 AM
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Location: Mitchell, Ontario
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Do you have a link about the legality of giant snails? I realized they are banned in the US but thought they were alright in Canada. I actually had an Achatina achatina about two years ago that was given to me by a ministry fellow. Were they illegal then as well?
Cam
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12-04-04, 12:08 AM
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Cam, there are a couple links somewhere on the site, i'll have a look for you and see if I can dig them up.. As far as I was told, they're illegal all throughout North America... You still see people selling em in the classifieds though...
-Matt
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12-04-04, 12:09 AM
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12-04-04, 12:11 AM
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Location: Ottawa, Canada
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Achatina fulica(East African Land Snail), Achatina marginata (West African Land Snails), Achatina achatina (Tiger Snails) are all illegal in The US and Canada due to the fact that they are a seriously destructive agricultural pest and can even survive Canadian winters through some sort of hibernation.
Fun Fact about our slimy little friends: "In 1966, a Miami, FL, boy smuggled three giant African snails into south Florida upon returning from a trip to Hawaii. His grandmother eventually released the snails into her garden. Seven years later, more than 18,000 snails had been found along with scores of eggs. The Florida State eradication program took 10 years at a cost of $1 million." - APHIS.
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12-04-04, 12:29 AM
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Location: Calgary, AB
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I have a couple balls of calcium. Anyone got any squealing giant woodmites? Haha.
Mike
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12-04-04, 09:52 PM
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I see... well I just won't talk about them anymore. 
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12-14-04, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: May-2004
Location: whitby. on
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hey i have a bunch of land snails ill give you some if you want them. i live in scarbrough, i can probibly get them to the next show if my brother will drive me.
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12-16-04, 01:11 AM
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i just go by "everything (bugs) that eat vegetation is banned/illegal". lots of exceptions but in general in canada that seems to be the norm.
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01-05-05, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Oct-2004
Location: Vancouver Island, BC
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Thats wierd because I walked into a petstore and they were selling stick instects for $5.00 each as well as hissing roaches for .20 cents each. Should I report them? I was gonna buy some but maybe I shouldnt?
Thanks
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01-05-05, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan-2004
Location: Saskatchewan
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yeah they still sell them - I would just plead ignorance if I was busted - well blah blah is selling them - how can I buy them from blah blah if they are illegal however I`m sure there isn`t too many raids for snails and stick bugs -
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