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Post by escar.the.snail on Jul 30, 2006 4:00:19 GMT
i cryed, yes, i honestly cryed... after months, and months of looking for the perfect pets to join my fleet, i find one. I look for where i can find these awsome pets after doing some reasearch (to know how hard they will eb to find..) and i find out that they are illegal in Canada !!! my question is... Are they for sure? Is their anyway i can get themm anyway (haha, im not afraid to break the law to get them.. but i know ppl wont want to ship to me Any other alternatives  Thanks in Advance, from a broken hearted girl ~ess |
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Post by deadmansfinger on Jul 30, 2006 9:38:02 GMT
You'll find people wont want to ship them to you cause if they are discovered at customs they will be destroyed!
Also..........there is a real reason they are illegal where you live and it basically is that if they escaped or were released they could become a real pest as they have no natural predators and will breed prolifically.
My advice would be find another pet.
Brian.
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Post by KathyM on Jul 30, 2006 10:55:55 GMT
I have to agree with Brian (well I don't *have* to, but I do *lol*). There are lots of other pets that aren't banned.
I've been asked a million times (slight exaggeration) to ship snails to the US or Canada and I won't as long as they're banned there as it's not responsible of me to do so. Of course there are people who will ship to you, but IMO they're spoiling it for those who would like to keep GALS but won't break the law. As long as there are irresponsible people who flaunt the laws, the ban will remain I would imagine.
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Post by Paul on Jul 30, 2006 12:19:46 GMT
I don't think there is a blanket ban in Canada. From what I have been told they are not illegal in certain parts, I think it depends on latitude.
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Post by deadmansfinger on Jul 30, 2006 12:35:49 GMT
I don't think there is a blanket ban in Canada. From what I have been told they are not illegal in certain parts, I think it depends on latitude. I was going on the assumption that escar knew for sure GALS were banned where she lived. if you are not sure......find out! but don't just just take a chance as only the GALS will suffer. Brian. |
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Post by KathyM on Jul 30, 2006 15:20:36 GMT
Oooo I didn't know that, thanks Paul. Yep completely agree with Brian - check out the regulations for your area. I'm not sure who you'd contact to find out whether you're covered by the ban, will have a look for links.
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Post by KathyM on Jul 30, 2006 15:22:37 GMT
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Post by escar.the.snail on Jul 30, 2006 22:40:36 GMT
Thanks Everyone... i will cheak 100 % if they are banned in Ontario (i like near toronto...) Any one know where i can see? I deninetly wont risk the poor craetures being Destroyed  I Would rather live life without them  Well, ill look for more info about Permits and such.... tiger snails? Do You Know how hard these are to aquer? Also any info on these guys? Thanks Again Everyone ~hf |
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I Would rather live life without them 