Is it allowed to give snails for free?

[seastar]

Hello everyone,

Last summer, Choco had babies with Lemonade. I've decided to keep them until they grow old.
Now, I think that I can't keep them for very long, because they'll grow up and I won't have room for them.

So, I discussed with my mom and my sister, and I thought I could give them for free (well, almost, I would only ask to pay for shipping). I would only ship snails in Canada, when weather gets warm enough.

I wanted to know: is it allowed? Or it would look suspicious? Would I be banned if I do it? I just want the babies to be happy and I know they won't be if I keep them...

Thank you if you answer!

Seastar 


Edit: all of the babies have been given. Plus, I don't ship in winter for temperature reasons. Thank you!

[cepaeahelix]

I think it would be totally okay. The snails will definitely find good homes if you're only charging for the shipping.

[morningcoffee]

Some species of snail are considered regulated pests within Canada, so it'd be best to check the legality of shipping them between provinces with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency first before offering to send any.
www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/contact-us/eng/1299860523723/1299860643049

Alternatively if the species in question is native to your area, you can just release the babies or eggs in a safe spot.

[seastar]

Thanks! They are Cepaea Nemoralis, so shipping them is okay, my sister sold a few and she never had problems. I intend to free quite a few anyway. If nobody in my family or friends want them, I thought I could give them here. Thanks again! 

[tigersnail]

Hi! I think it would be ok, Cepaea nemoralis are an introduced species, but they've been here so long I don't think anyone would care.
I'd be interested in seeing some of the snails you have available! I'm looking to expand my collection

[Cashell]

It is safe to ship locally found snails. Unlike the U.S.A, we don't have laws that prohibit interprovincial shipping. It's only when you're shipping things like giant African land snails, helix snails and other exotics when it becomes illegal.

[seastar]

Great! Thank you everyone for all the answers!

I'll discuss with my parents about how to do this exactly and I'll come back with it soon!

[mahbear]

Hello, are these still available?

[seastar]

Hi mahbear,

Wow, my snailies are getting famous! I'll have to discuss with another "receiver" and then I'll be able to answer. By the way, I have only 10 snails available. I can't give them now, because it's too cold, but if you're interested, please send me a p.m. Thank you!

Until then, here's a picture;

[seastar]

Hi everyone,

The 2 snails on bottom-right are reserved, so there are still 8 available. If you want some, reserve them now and when it's warmer, we'll manage something out!

[seastar]

Hi everyone!

If you're interested, there are a few more pictures! Please note that the 2 reserved snails are not in the pictures. Thank you!

All of the snails



The yellow ones



The pink ones



Hope I'm not the only one having a soft spot for yellow snails!

Seastar

[tigersnail]

The snails are looking great! I'm excited to get those two from you

[seastar]

Thank you tigersnail! 😁 I can't wait to deliver them to you either!