New Jersey Show

[Boatman]

Any invert breeders/dealers going to this?:

http://newjerseyreptileshow.com/

 

[Ludedor24]

Animal Rules:

- No venomous or de-venomized allowed

- No crocodilians allowed

- No turtles or tortoises for sale, but they can be exhibited.

- No scorpions or dangerous arachnids

- No live mammals except closed-eye pinkie/fuzzy feeder mice

- No NJ native animals, federally endangered, or threatened species may be sold or displayed. Please contact the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife if you have any questions.

- Animals for sale must be healthy and acclimated. Any animal deemed unhealthy by the show staff must be removed from the table immediately, no exceptions.

- All animals must be displayed in closed containers, tanks, cages, or enclosures with proper ventilation and room to move.

- Animals should not be overcrowded in their display enclosures.

- No loose animals, they must be sold in secure containers or bags.

- All animals must be kept in clean, suitable, secure, and humane containers




Dont think many will go :\ tons of regulations

 

[bigjej]

dangerous arachnids is a very loose term.
i wonder why no turtles or tortoises. i always thought NJ was a very exotics friendly state. very little regulations. one of the few states that allow private citizens to own big cats ( at least here on the east coast).

---------- Post added 03-05-2013 at 07:25 AM ----------

Theres this one on the next day.
http://www.njreptileexpo.com/news/
dont know if its any good though.

 

[Boatman]

Dont think many will go :\ tons of regulations

I know. I read that, too. Still hoping…

dangerous arachnids is a very loose term.

I know. That occurred to me as well. Could be subject to one’s own interpretation. I’m hoping someone on here has been & can confirm.

i wonder why no turtles or tortoises. i always thought NJ was a very exotics friendly state.

It’s illegal to sell turtles and tortoises in New Jersey.

 

[DannyH]

New Jersey is anti turtle because of salmonella. When they say dangerous arachnids they usually mean only deadly spiders such as widows. If not they would just ban arachnids entirely.

 

[Boatman]

When they say dangerous arachnids they usually mean only deadly spiders such as widows. If not they would just ban arachnids entirely.

That's good to hear, Danny. I might check it out cuz it's not too far from me.

 

[bigjej]

So lions and tigers are ok but turtles and tortoises are a public danger....

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[Boatman]

Aren't Ts illegal in NYC?

OK to own, trade or give away turtles in NJ. Just can't sell them. Doesn't make sense. You can get the same bacteria from lizards, birds, etc.

 

[arachnidsrva]

All Laws are written in English, which means they're open to interpretation from all angles. Frankly this concept scares the crap out of me

I guess my biggest question is what is the true definition of a "venomous animal" according to state and local law.

New Jersey would be such a great place to have shows - but all the limitations are just ridiculous.


However I think that #1 some people should go and #2 Someone should call department of Game in Jersey and get the official scoop.

 

[Boatman]

I put it on my calendar. I'm going to try to go and check it out.

 

[arachnidsrva]

Please take photographs and I am sure Department of Game will be there - please ask as many questions as you can.

I don't have to worry about where I live in Virginia because only poisonous animals are illegal. I don't have any poisonous ones.. hehe