DeepArow Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 This ban sucks so bad. I get it but that doesn't make it any better. I really wanted to get into the gold Cobras before the ban was announced. That being said how many provinces has this effected now? I heard so far it's only BC, AB, MB, ON, Quebec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonC Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Yup , complete bans in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta & BC . Manitoba only has a ban on the Northern Snakehead -Channa Argus . It's too bad the other provinces couldn't have taken the time to research the species and put the ban on the one that matters rather then lumping all snakeheads together. I can understand the reasoning behind to banning a potentially evasive top level Pred like channa argus , but the others are not a risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amodrag Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I 200% agree Devon! But just like everything some folks have to wreak it for the rest of us responsible and ethical hobbyists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepArow Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I couldn't agree more with both of you. I believe there's also one other hybrid species of snakehead that the states has been battling similar to argus, which understandably should be banned. What's the fine like for being in possession? I'm assuming pretty steep considering its breaching the invasive species list? Gorgeous sh profile pic amodrag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonC Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 You are correct there is a hybrid of channa maculata x argus that was/is produced in china for commercial purposes. The 2 species are very similar, maculata is basically a smaller tropical version of argus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrdtimes Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Ya i don't agree with banning the entire Channa species, just goes to show the ignorance in some people, why not educate yourself in the species before making such a descion like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddictedToFish Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Some excellent points of view here, and absolutely pathetic decision making, once again, by the all mighty Government!! Sad that we all have to pay the price for lack of knowledge possessed by certain "appointed officials". Does anyone have any incite on a possible grandfather clause? We're owners who possessed any Chana before the new law was in affect expected to kill their own pets!? Lastly, what's the punishment for currently owning one? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepArow Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 No grandfather that I know of unfortunately. But no one has ever been to give me what the definitive punishment is for ownership either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Here is the link...bans sterlets, bowfin, and most gar, too: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2015-121/FullText.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-man Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 If I am reading it right it only states Ontario for the "Possession Prohibited" for Channidae(snakeheads). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Much of this seems to apply to Manitoba...however, I would be less than surprised should Alberta adopt a very similar list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccidentalAquarist Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I agree that responsible owners should be allowed to have whatever pet pleases them. Be it exotic aquatic species to so called aggressive dogbreeds. Unfortunately uneducated, irresponsible or unscrupulous people seem to out number the responsible owners . Instead of an outright ban I would support a license and tagging system. But I suspect overseeing such a program would be cost prohibitive, leaving a ban as the government's only option. AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGuppyGirl Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Alberta has adopted a similar list, I posted previously snapped at lfs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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