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Post by Evan on Jul 17, 2015 15:44:11 GMT
I might put some lures in my backyard.
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Post by morningcoffee on Jul 17, 2015 16:25:57 GMT
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Post by muddydragon on Jul 17, 2015 16:47:36 GMT
I'm also 99% sure that the main USDA permit is only given for scientific research/education not for pet ownership
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Post by Evan on Jul 17, 2015 22:46:54 GMT
I'm also 99% sure that the main USDA permit is only given for scientific research/education not for pet ownership I am in the sciences, so I can conduct an experiment (such as the migration of "lower" species from one food source to another, which is an actual study).
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Post by Evan on Jul 17, 2015 23:06:57 GMT
I check my lures and there are SO MANY SNAILS! I also saw a slug! I have him in a separate container.
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Post by astana on Jul 17, 2015 23:56:50 GMT
Ahhh, I would love to, but unfortunately it's illegal to ship snails anywhere around the U.S. :/ I'm going to apply for a permit. I haven't heard of anyone successfully getting one, though.... EDIT: I didn't look at the above comments, yes, I agree with Muddydragon and morningcoffee.
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Post by Evan on Jul 18, 2015 1:26:24 GMT
I set the lures, I used fish flakes AND beer in the mixture this time. My snails seem to really like it. In other news, I'm not so sure I know what my snails are. Here are some pictures of them, I would appreciate any help identifying them.
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Post by morningcoffee on Jul 20, 2015 13:13:41 GMT
I'm also 99% sure that the main USDA permit is only given for scientific research/education not for pet ownership I queried the situation regarding permits etc. with the Florida Division of Plant Industry & Bureau of Entomology, Nematology, and Plant Pathology. Their response: "No plant feeding mollusks can be imported into Florida from another state or country without a USDA PPQ 526 permit. So a an applicant could potentially get plant feeding snails into Florida by a USDA permit. However, unless the requester is a research facility or zoo DPI normally opposes the importation of plant-feeding snails (and then we only them with very special conditions). Therefore I think it is unlikely an applicant would be able to legally import any plant feeding snails into Florida."
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Post by Evan on Jul 21, 2015 22:10:43 GMT
So I put some lures in my backyard and I got some interesting color, dark with a reddish swirl.
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Post by astana on Jul 22, 2015 1:35:16 GMT
Interesting. What species?
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Post by Evan on Jul 22, 2015 17:43:20 GMT
Interesting. What species? That's what I'm trying to figure out. I have some pictures above, any idea?
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Post by astana on Jul 22, 2015 18:47:24 GMT
Apologies, but I have no idea
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Post by Liguus on Jul 23, 2015 0:25:37 GMT
(Auto-quote didn't include this for some reason) Evan: I am in the sciences, so I can conduct an experiment (such as the migration of "lower" species from one food source to another, which is an actual study). A permit for transporting land snails is usually only given to people who are qualified (researchers, professors, institutions, etc.). A student could possibly get a permit, but even then all snails have to be killed in an acceptable manner (such as freezing) when the experiment is complete. You will not be allowed to keep them as pets. The only snails that can be shipped across the USA with no worries are lichen and fungi feeders that are not endangered (Such as Orthalicus, Drymaeus, caracolus, chondropoma etc.). It's mostly florida species that can be shipped around, as other snails in the US will likely not fall into the "non-plant feeder" category. You probably will not be able to get snails imported into florida unless they are already a species that lives there. I also wonder about importing other tree snails from around the world, although I haven't brought this up with the USDA yet.
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Post by Evan on Jul 24, 2015 19:59:57 GMT
Apologies, but I have no idea That's okay.
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Post by Evan on Jul 24, 2015 21:12:25 GMT
My slugs and snails got to hang out on a jade plant today!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2015 21:37:46 GMT
Their so cute! Play time on the plants are always fun.
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Post by Evan on Jul 27, 2015 18:00:00 GMT
Unfortunately both of my slugs died. I did find another one this morning though.
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Post by Evan on Jul 27, 2015 18:22:21 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2015 19:23:07 GMT
Unfortunately both of my slugs died. I did find another one this morning though. NO!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2015 19:24:45 GMT
Are you going to purchase some?
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Post by Evan on Jul 27, 2015 19:31:46 GMT
Unfortunately both of my slugs died. I did find another one this morning though. NO!
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Post by Evan on Jul 27, 2015 19:32:47 GMT
Are you going to purchase some? Maybe, not sure yet.
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Post by Evan on Aug 2, 2015 15:43:55 GMT
So I found a wild apple snail and two clutches of eggs, they are currently in a tank outside. I also purchased several domesticated apple snails of various colors, I'm not sure I will keep them though, they haven't moved much. I also got a black racer nerite snail which has a zig-zagged striped shell and is very active.
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Post by Katan on Aug 2, 2015 17:47:36 GMT
Snails in the Mail can only ship inside of California, otherwise a permit is needed for crossing state lines. Unless you contact them and see if they have a distributor in your state. I asked them a month or two ago and that is what they told me.
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Post by Evan on Aug 6, 2015 23:25:07 GMT
Snails in the Mail can only ship inside of California, otherwise a permit is needed for crossing state lines. Unless you contact them and see if they have a distributor in your state. I asked them a month or two ago and that is what they told me. Good to know
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