snake head dillema

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Hey wats up, this is my first post. I jus got a quick question. I been watching a lot if youtube vids and wanna pick up a snakehead. I got a extra 75g tank all ready to go. Now my only dilema is were to get one. I understand there not totally legal but I still want one. I was wondering if anyone knows how I can aquire one cause there must be a way two get them. Your help will be greatly appretiated. Thankyou
 
well for one where are you, sometimes one state/province has em illegal while the next they are legal.
 
I suppose if you are intent on getting one at any cost, then going to Canada may be your only option as they are legal there.
 
It may be legal to buy one in Canada, but its illegal to transport the fish over the borderline.
Even state border lines within the US are forbidden.

Go out for a bowfin, befor you get in trouble with fish'n game.
Or move to Canada or Europe, were Channa are legal.
 
jon401;4129645; said:
Hey wats up, this is my first post. I jus got a quick question. I been watching a lot if youtube vids and wanna pick up a snakehead. I got a extra 75g tank all ready to go. Now my only dilema is were to get one. I understand there not totally legal but I still want one. I was wondering if anyone knows how I can aquire one cause there must be a way two get them. Your help will be greatly appretiated. Thankyou
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I would strongly advise getting one now as this post has set off red flags.These forums are monitored & it is illegal to own Channa of any species w/o special permits. THe jail time .fines are not worth the fish.It was fun to keep them 15 years ago I must admit,but times have changed & fears no matter how unjust has once more interupted our hobby.
 
jon401;4129645;4129645 said:
Hey wats up, this is my first post. I jus got a quick question. I been watching a lot if youtube vids and wanna pick up a snakehead. I got a extra 75g tank all ready to go. Now my only dilema is were to get one. I understand there not totally legal but I still want one. I was wondering if anyone knows how I can aquire one cause there must be a way two get them. Your help will be greatly appretiated. Thankyou
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I agree w/ mintersmadness, if your in Md, you can get one by fishing because it's illegal to through them back as a catch and release. On the other hand, transporting from state to state is illegal like Brucki stated. Hence, why don't you become a Bowfin fan?? They are just like Snakeheads, native and legal..here's a youtube video and some vendors like Snook21 also found on Aquabid..sells them. Goodluck and happy hunting...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7NfBiY61eU&playnext_from=TL&videos=S-YyUpUj9s0
 
I would recommend a Bowfin as a alternative. Extremely similar to the very cool snake head with an attitude to go with it. Best part? its not an invassive species!
BTW theres one on aquabid right now!
 
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