katana1200
Unhealthy obsession?
The following is coppied from the USDA's website today.
Snails and Slugs
USDA requires permits for the importation of live snails and slugs under the authority of 7 CFR 330. USDA may permit the movement of snails or slugs for research purposes, educational demonstrations in classrooms, zoos or laboratories, or for retail sales in the hobby trade. Authorization depends on factors such as the risk of contaminants, the risk the species poses to the environment, and the level of containment at the destination site. A PPQ 526 permit is required if snails move across state lines or are imported into the United States.
Live snails or slugs under permit must not be released into the environment.
Live snails cannot be imported into the United States for human consumption. Cooked, frozen, or processed snails may be imported for this purpose, however, and do not fall under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) plant pest regulations.
USDA does not require permits for dead snails or slugs. Under 7 CFR 330.200, “biological specimens of plant pests, in preservative or dried, may be imported without further restriction under this part, but subject to inspection on arrival in the United States to confirm the nature of the material and freedom from risk of plant pest dissemination.” The packages cannot contain any plant material, soil, or other plant pests.
Snails in the genus Achatina (e.g., Achatina fulica, The Giant African Snail), aquatic snails in the family Ampullaridae (e.g., Pomacea canaliculata, channeled apple snail), and Decollate Snails (Rumina decollata) are specifically prohibited for interstate movement or importation into the United States.
The Giant African Snail poses a threat to both humans and plants. It is not only strictly prohibited from entering the United States but is confiscated when discovered. For more information related to this risk, see the USDA Pest Alert for Wisconsin and CDC Fact Sheet on Angiostrongylus Infections.
One species complex of the family Ampullaridae, Pomacea bridgesii may receive a permit for interstate movement for sales in the hobby trade because these snails are not known to be agricultural pests. They are primarily algae feeders and sometimes are beneficial for ponds and aquariums.
It does sort of look like you may still need a permit. I havn't done any more digging but the website said it was last updated March 07, 2008. No mention on their site other than that of the permit being lifted. I will scour the internet further.
Snails and Slugs
USDA requires permits for the importation of live snails and slugs under the authority of 7 CFR 330. USDA may permit the movement of snails or slugs for research purposes, educational demonstrations in classrooms, zoos or laboratories, or for retail sales in the hobby trade. Authorization depends on factors such as the risk of contaminants, the risk the species poses to the environment, and the level of containment at the destination site. A PPQ 526 permit is required if snails move across state lines or are imported into the United States.
- Apply for a Permit - Use PPQ Form 526, Application for permit to move live plant pests or noxious weeds.
Live snails or slugs under permit must not be released into the environment.
Live snails cannot be imported into the United States for human consumption. Cooked, frozen, or processed snails may be imported for this purpose, however, and do not fall under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) plant pest regulations.
USDA does not require permits for dead snails or slugs. Under 7 CFR 330.200, “biological specimens of plant pests, in preservative or dried, may be imported without further restriction under this part, but subject to inspection on arrival in the United States to confirm the nature of the material and freedom from risk of plant pest dissemination.” The packages cannot contain any plant material, soil, or other plant pests.
Snails in the genus Achatina (e.g., Achatina fulica, The Giant African Snail), aquatic snails in the family Ampullaridae (e.g., Pomacea canaliculata, channeled apple snail), and Decollate Snails (Rumina decollata) are specifically prohibited for interstate movement or importation into the United States.
The Giant African Snail poses a threat to both humans and plants. It is not only strictly prohibited from entering the United States but is confiscated when discovered. For more information related to this risk, see the USDA Pest Alert for Wisconsin and CDC Fact Sheet on Angiostrongylus Infections.
One species complex of the family Ampullaridae, Pomacea bridgesii may receive a permit for interstate movement for sales in the hobby trade because these snails are not known to be agricultural pests. They are primarily algae feeders and sometimes are beneficial for ponds and aquariums.
It does sort of look like you may still need a permit. I havn't done any more digging but the website said it was last updated March 07, 2008. No mention on their site other than that of the permit being lifted. I will scour the internet further.
