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Illegal in Canada

Andrew51

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I heard from friend today that it is illegal to sell Axolotl in Canada.... is this true?

Apparently he was informed by various pet store owners in Southern Ontario. I hope this is not true, because apparently it is even harder to have them shipped here from the states.

Any info anyone has regarding the issue would be appreciated...
 

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Hi Andrew,

This thread is in the legality section of the forum. The thread itself is not specific on axolotls but there are links to resources that may help you further.

-Eva
 

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No need for sorry. I always have to search for the word "Legal" on the main forum page because I can never find it either. :eek:

I have read here from others in Canada with axolotls so I suspect it is not illegal, but I really don't know - so sorry that I couldn't provide more information than a related link.

-Eva
 

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I doubt it is since I bought mine last June from Pet Land and I know of reptile/amphibian shows that sell them too.

Don't trust them pet store types! Get them to prove it to you it's illegal - I doubt they'll be able to back it up.
 

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Having them "shipped in" is against the law...its a violation of CITES to transport Ambystoma mexicanium across international boundaries.
 

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Having them shipped in is not illegal. It is just expensive. They need CITES permits and fish and wildlife paperwork.
 
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