I was just trying to show the hypocrisy of the hr669 when i spoke of the middle east. this country prides itself on freedom in so many ways, and then they think they should take away what we have as companions and pets?
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Still no excuse to start a political debate. Before you know it, we have about 3-4 pages of long winded political drama upstage here. Thanks for citing an example but we don't need it here.swede;3066156; said:
One of the things that really honk me off is the Northern Snakehead, it was not brought in as a pet, it was brought in as a food fish, "poor man's lobster". Yet they keep holding it up as an example, while all 22 species were banned in 2004, instead of the 2 that can survive in northern waters. They have already gone overboard, this is just frosting on the cake.
"no, the tilapia farmer is the voice of aquaculture, and is defending his facilities as well as similar ones that have permits etc.
i dont think australia is happy with its pet industry and all of its regulation, so its not a perfect example...."
I feel bad for all you guys atm. In a way I'm happy with our laws against invasive species, but it's wrong for someone in authority to tell you to get rid of your snake heads because of the other minority of owners couldn't house them and were sold to them by ill advised people.
i dont think australia is happy with its pet industry and all of its regulation, so its not a perfect example...."
I feel bad for all you guys atm. In a way I'm happy with our laws against invasive species, but it's wrong for someone in authority to tell you to get rid of your snake heads because of the other minority of owners couldn't house them and were sold to them by ill advised people.
Yes I agree with you on the snakehead. About 10 years ago I had some of the dwarf "channa" snakehead species. My 50 breeders heater failed and the temp went down to about 65 degrees one night. I am in Michigan and it does get cold anyhow all dwarf snakeheads died at 65 degrees. Ever swim in Lake Superior in July? BBBBrrrrrrr! Don't even think the Northern snakehead would last long in Superior in the wintertime.Cholly;3066433; said:
Actually, I jumped into not Lake Superior, but Lake Michigan off of Soldier Pier in Chicago at 12:01AM Jan. 1, 1981. I also have three witnesses that swear I ran on water back to the dock. Jack Daniels can persuade you to do some very stupid things... But there are fish that do survive, the Northern Snakehead may be one. 20 of the remaining 21 can't though. They're still banned in all 50 states.
Dude Lake Michigan is a sauna. You gotta jump in Superior with Jack Daniels. LOLCholly;3076376; said:
