Apple snail imports to be banned in the UK

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At the end of November 2012, it will be illegal for aquatic retailers, wholesalers, importers or hobbyists to bring in Apple snails, Pomacea spp. to the UK.

The ban was proposed and then took affect after colonies of Apple snails were found in rice paddies around the Ebro River Delta in eastern spain.

The Ebro river is already filled with giant, non-native carp and Wels catfish so it would appear the discovery of another invasive species was a step too far.

Source; http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co....l_imports_to_be_banned_in_UK&utm_content=html
 
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