large terrestrial flatworms in captivity

[SonsofArachne]

Are any large tropical terrestrial flatworms available for sale in the US? Or are they illegal here (like too many other species)? There are some cool looking flatworms I would like to try keep.

 

[pannaking22]

If they're native then you could potentially keep them (I don't know the rules about shipping them over state lines, but I assume it's illegal). Unfortunately I don't think the native species are very large.

 

[SonsofArachne]

So I take it that the tropical ones are illegal? Due to potentially being invasive I assume. So that would be another stupid "blanket law". I mean I understand not allowing tropical inverts in the warmer parts of the south, but I live in Ohio, nothing tropical is going to survive the winter here, even with climate change.

 

[Bob Lee]

So I take it that the tropical ones are illegal? Due to potentially being invasive I assume. So that would be another stupid "blanket law". I mean I understand not allowing tropical inverts in the warmer parts of the south, but I live in Ohio, nothing tropical is going to survive the winter here, even with climate change.

I can't even buy dubias in Canada . We got snow in June.

 

[SonsofArachne]

I can't even buy dubias in Canada . We got snow in June.

I here ya, stupid laws aren't just in the US.

I've been thinking in the US we need our own lobbyists. I mean not just for inverts but for herps, birds, fish, etc. - a exotic pets lobby. While I certainly support protection for endangered species and keeping exotics from becoming invasive, the current laws are overreaching and not only hurt pet owners but in some cases wildlife itself (such as the Sri Lankan pokies).

 

[Bob Lee]

I here ya, stupid laws aren't just in the US.

But guess what, I can buy a invasive crayfish that lives in cold water without breaking any law . As a matter of fact my friend already did....

 

[SonsofArachne]

But guess what, I can buy a invasive crayfish that lives in cold water without breaking any law . As a matter of fact my friend already did....

Lol I should have said stupid laws or lack of good ones.