Snakehead Question

[oscarlover61898]

Why are snakeheads illegal in Ohio?

 

[mconrad75]

Snakeheads are considered a harmful invasive species. I don't think it's only Ohio, they may be illegal to import everywhere in the US. There are several "documentaries" about the snakehead infestation of the potomac river system, and a pond in maryland I believe where someone released a couple snakeheads, they bred and overran the pond. NatGeo and Disc Channel both have specials about the snakehead.

 

[gigas12]

Hi,snakeheads are illegal all over the U.S.

 

[JohnG1122]

Snakeheads are considered a harmful invasive species. I don't think it's only Ohio, they may be illegal to import everywhere in the US. There are several "documentaries" about the snakehead infestation of the potomac river system, and a pond in maryland I believe where someone released a couple snakeheads, they bred and overran the pond. NatGeo and Disc Channel both have specials about the snakehead.

^ hes right they are illegal to import here.

 

[MeiTnerium109]

Why are snakeheads illegal in Ohio?

They can survive in the native environment and will screw up the ecosystem.

 

[flowerpower]

Shhhh!

 

[Nemesis]

If you really want a snakehead, you can think about a bowfin. They have a pretty similar appearance......

 

[SnaKeheAdSrAwSomE]

^ imo bowfins are way better. snakeheads are cool though. the only real enjoyment u get from them is when they eat.

 

[Lupin]

Laws do change. If you really want one, you will need to move out of the country so you can keep snakeheads legally. Canada other than Ontario still permits snakeheads I believe.