Let me start by saying I love these fish and have done for years. There are snakeheads and there are SNAKEHEADS! Of the 28 different species, only one, the northern snakehead ( Channa argus ) that could possibly pose a threat to fish life in the rivers and lakes of the USA.(northern snakehead can survive winters ok there are others but thats the one thats caused all the

). The tropical species would not suffer the winters so should not be banned but thats just me. As for pit-bulls yes its the same as pits they have a bad rep so should we destroy all dogs same as snakeheads should we destroy all snakeheads. There is something for every one with these fish from small to large from calm to killer take your pick same as you would with a dog.