Regular Member shihpuff Posted July 1, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted July 1, 2014 I went to my lfs looking for a couple apple snails but the store told me it's illegal to sell them, is this true? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Flipper Posted July 1, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted July 1, 2014 I think it's based on your state We have them in Missouri 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Goldenhero Posted July 2, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted July 2, 2014 They probably are in certain states. You could try an online site but they might not ship to a place where the snails are known to be illegal and there's also a chance of the package getting stopped at the post office. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Daniel E. Posted July 2, 2014 Supporter Share Posted July 2, 2014 It depends on the type of apple snail. Some species are illegal in all states, some if shipped from over seas (I think all form breeders over seas is illegal now), and some and legal anywhere in the US (at least in shipping). The ones commonly called mystery snails are legal to ship anywhere in the US as long as they originated in the US. Some like hilstram (may have spelled that wrong) like one of mine are illegal in some states abd are illegal to ship across any state lines. But just to be sure you could call your local fish and game agency. They should know or have access to the laws just to be sure. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dnalex Posted July 2, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted July 2, 2014 Here's a thread that is slightly helpful. http://www.applesnail.net/forum3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=21887 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shihpuff Posted July 2, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thank you...apparently they are illegal here and in SC so I guess I won't be owning any anytime soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Acro Posted July 2, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted July 2, 2014 You could always try some: - Sulawesi Snails (aka rabbit snails) - Assassin Snails - Thiara Winteri or - Nerite snails (unfortunately, these aren't normally captive bred) Just be sure the snails will do well in the water parameters for whatever tank you'll place them in. Good Luck! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Daniel E. Posted July 2, 2014 Supporter Share Posted July 2, 2014 Careful with assassin snails though. They have been known to attack fish. Or at least thats what ive read so you might want to double check the facts on that. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Acro Posted July 3, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) I've never heard about assassin snails attacking fish. But either way, she needs to research the type of snail that would be compatible with whatever other animals and plants she already has, and what snail will do best with her water. Research makes everyone happy! Edited July 3, 2014 by Acro 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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