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oscarlover61898
08-17-2009, 2:52 PM
Why are snakeheads illegal in Ohio?
mconrad75
08-17-2009, 3:01 PM
Snakeheads are considered a harmful invasive species. I don't think it's only Ohio, they may be illegal to import everywhere in the US. There are several "documentaries" about the snakehead infestation of the potomac river system, and a pond in maryland I believe where someone released a couple snakeheads, they bred and overran the pond. NatGeo and Disc Channel both have specials about the snakehead.
gigas12
08-23-2009, 1:09 AM
Hi,snakeheads are illegal all over the U.S.
JohnG1122
08-23-2009, 1:12 AM
Snakeheads are considered a harmful invasive species. I don't think it's only Ohio, they may be illegal to import everywhere in the US. There are several "documentaries" about the snakehead infestation of the potomac river system, and a pond in maryland I believe where someone released a couple snakeheads, they bred and overran the pond. NatGeo and Disc Channel both have specials about the snakehead.
^ hes right they are illegal to import here.
MeiTnerium109
08-23-2009, 1:18 AM
Why are snakeheads illegal in Ohio?
They can survive in the native environment and will screw up the ecosystem.
flowerpower
08-23-2009, 1:30 AM
Shhhh!
Nemesis
08-23-2009, 1:35 AM
If you really want a snakehead, you can think about a bowfin. They have a pretty similar appearance......
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SnaKeheAdSrAwSomE
08-23-2009, 1:44 AM
^ imo bowfins are way better. snakeheads are cool though. the only real enjoyment u get from them is when they eat.
Laws do change. If you really want one, you will need to move out of the country so you can keep snakeheads legally. Canada other than Ontario still permits snakeheads I believe.