Where Freshwater Stingrays Are Illegal To End All - Page 2

gthiele · 08-31-2008, 1:25 AM

There is only one legal stingray in FL its the FW Atlantic rays and i just happen to have one

wolfsangel · 09-29-2008, 3:11 PM

can we check and make sure for Texas because i know several people with rays AND i know two stores that sale them, and i would rather not be around if they get busted ^.^

turkeyboy85 · 09-30-2008, 1:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfsangel

can we check and make sure for Texas because i know several people with rays AND i know two stores that sale them, and i would rather not be around if they get busted ^.^

you can have salt water rays, but freshwater is a no no

wolfsangel · 10-06-2008, 1:40 AM

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Prohibited Exotic Species

The organisms listed on this page are legally classified as exotic, harmful, or potentially harmful. No person may import, possess, sell, or place them into water of this state except as authorized by rule or permit issued by the department."

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild...pecies/exotic/

so ahah, so they are "illegal" but you can have them with a permit! *plots*

stingray man · 10-21-2008, 4:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_MALONE

Why are FW sting rays illegal in TX anyway?

In theory the water is warm enough that if a pair of rays were released they could breed and throw off the ecosystem

captkrill · 06-25-2009, 4:26 PM

Sorry to revive an old thread. I live in Texas and have seen multiple vendors with Freshwater Rays, some in Dallas. Though none of them are for sale.

So my question is, what exactly is illegal in Texas? The sale of them? Having in general?

For instance, can I go to Lousiana and BUY one to keep in my house in Texas?

stingray man · 06-27-2009, 1:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewMack

how do you get a permit to own/sell?

You have to go through the wild life fish and game service i think. But they are near impossible to get. The only non-aquarium that i know of to have a permit is. Dr. Richard Ross and he is the leader in stingray knowledge

Zoo Maniac · 10-07-2009, 6:16 PM

Lol i was wondering since it is legall to have rays in maryland, where would you even be able to get some of them.

Anubisscott · 10-25-2009, 12:07 AM

I'll never understand why some of these states are illegal. Oklahoma and Nevada definently make no sence. Unfortunantly two states I will be back and forth in due to the Military.