i know i read somewhere that you can obtain a permit to own a snakehead. i live in New Jersey. Does anyone know if there is a permit offered in NJ to own a snakehead?
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Whatever you read must have been from several years ago. Here's the current status from the F&W website:
NEW JERSEY:
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife:
The only fish that is prohibited in New Jersey is the Snakehead Fish, and although not fish species, we do not allow blue-ringed octopi or cone snails. No one in New Jersey is allowed to possess one for any reason. If you are found in possession the fines could be anywhere from $250.00 to $5,000.00.
NEW JERSEY:
New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife:
The only fish that is prohibited in New Jersey is the Snakehead Fish, and although not fish species, we do not allow blue-ringed octopi or cone snails. No one in New Jersey is allowed to possess one for any reason. If you are found in possession the fines could be anywhere from $250.00 to $5,000.00.
thanks. yea i read that too. but i know of a few owners who for some reason were allowed to keep their i believe red snakeheads after the whole big scare in 02 happened. sorry ive been outta the hobby a few years.
I can see blue ringed octopi and cone snails being an issue as they are probably in the top three most poisonous organisms on the planet. It would be mental to try and keep any of those two. If a cone snail stung you you probably wouldn't even make it to where your phone is. Super nasty neurotoxin.
