catching and breeding jumping spiders?

[Tarantulala]

Recently I came across some videos of people catching and breeding Phiddipus audax with the intent of selling their slings. So I was curious as to how that is done legally. I would think because they are just spiders that it wouldn't be that big of a deal. However, I was trying to look into my own state laws (Oklahoma) and I couldn't find a definitive answer as to whether or not catching jumping spiders and selling their offspring would required any kind of licenses. Maybe I'm thinking too much into this, but any answers or advice is appreciated

 

[Hardus nameous]

Recently I came across some videos of people catching and breeding Phiddipus audax with the intent of selling their slings. So I was curious as to how that is done legally. I would think because they are just spiders that it wouldn't be that big of a deal. However, I was trying to look into my own state laws (Oklahoma) and I couldn't find a definitive answer as to whether or not catching jumping spiders and selling their offspring would required any kind of licenses. Maybe I'm thinking too much into this, but any answers or advice is appreciated

The best thing to do would probably be to call your state's fish and wildlife service (or equivalent) and ask them; they should know best.

 

[Tarantulala]

The best thing to do would probably be to call your state's fish and wildlife service (or equivalent) and ask them; they should know best.

Good idea, I'll probably call them sometime tomorrow.

 

[TheAuduxity]

Good idea, I'll probably call them sometime tomorrow.

If you have bylaws be sure to check them, too. Then you’ll have to look into shipping, as I imagine you would need to do that too. You might need a permit or pay fees to register as a business. But who knows. The money is almost definitely taxable too.

Something to also consider is logistics. I would try doing it for fun once or twice and making notes of how much time and money it takes, then figure out the point at which you would make profit.

 

[xXTristinaXx]

A lot of people don’t have license at all for selling animals so…

 

[TheAuduxity]

A lot of people don’t have license at all for selling animals so…

It’s at least worth knowing the laws though.. then you can make an informed decision on wether they’re worth breaking. Like many places, “venomous” spiders and arachnids are prohibited - which is silly and you would hope they mean medically significant, but technically that’s most spiders etc. - but the chances of you getting caught with them are almost zero. Start breeding and posting online though, and it’s a different story. The fact that there are so many breeders, however, seem to imply that enforcement is low.

It really depends where you live.

 

[xXTristinaXx]

I’m in California so a lot is it’s pretty strict, a lot of people post online and don’t have permits, after all of you don’t you’re never gonna sell anything. I’d say like 90% don’t, even some of the biggest collectors I’ve bought from don’t.it’s really easy to get a permit though for the most part and is easily attainable, I think you need to show proof of being able to trustably sell the animal. I haven’t done too much research in selling but for keeping exotic stuff like beetles you need to show you won’t lose the animal and cause invasive problems

 

[Tarantulala]

Took me a while to find the time, but I finally got in touch with some people I thought could help. I called fish and wildlife services, but there was no one there who could help me. So I called the department of wildlife conservation and they said they didn't know anything about laws regarding spiders and then gave me a number for a local game warden. When I called the game warden, they said spiders weren't considered wildlife and that I should call the department of agriculture instead. So I called that department and they said the closest things they dealt with were bees. After all that, I still didn't get a clear answer as to whether catching wild spiders and selling their slings required any licensing. But I'm thinking my first assumption was right; that raising spiders from wild caught specimens probably isn't that big of a deal legally.
I'm not intending on making huge profits or creating a business out of selling spiders. I really was just curious because I really like jumping spiders and I wanted to keep and breed some as a hobby, and maybe sell some babies from time to time. I wanted to double check my local laws because if I certainly didn't want to start a hobby that involved illegal activities, even if the chances of me being caught are low.