Kookookachu
Arachnopeon
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- Dec 8, 2016
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In an attempt to once and for all resolve this issue and provide guidance to both myself and other hobbyists, I’ve contacted APHIS/USDA and asked, among other things, if the possession of non-indigenous captive born Phasmid species is in violation of any federal rules, regulations, or laws. The reason I asked specifically about possession rather than importation is that the dealer on FaunaClassifieds <edit> is located in Florida and the nymphs he’s offering are captive-born. So “importation” is not an issue, just “interstate” movement and the animals have not been collected from the wild but bred by them.I see you edited your post but I’ll respond to it anyways. For starters take a look at the application process for importing https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ou...and-soil-permits/insects-and-mites/CT_Insects
EVERY eBay seller I looked at was from another country. As stated above, it may not be illegal for them to export these to you so it isn’t a problem for them. Its a problem for you if you don’t have the permits to import any insect. As for phasmids specifically I’m not sure, but where there is smoke there is usually (but not always) fire.
When I receive a response to my query from the government agency, I’ll report it here.
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