Per this...cichlid2006;2738089; said:i have a question now. as one type of snakehead is allowed, Ophiocephalus striatus, does that mean that if he found a breeder of the allowed species in hawaii he could keep one as it wouldnt be crossing any state lines if i have it right?
...in my understanding, it wouldn't be illegal to own the striatas since Hawaii put an exception on the striata of all the channas provided they do not obtain this fish from outside the state except within Hawaii only. Please correct me if this seems wrong.The federal ban doesn't make it illegal to own or possess a snakehead where they are currently allowed, but it does bar their transfer between states or importation into a state.
It's a good question though, Cichlid2006.