Beetlesforlife3
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Are you allowed to have stick insect eggs shipped to you from out of the us from an ebay order
Ebay shipping
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pannaking22
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No, they're highly regulated and you can get in loads of trouble if caught.
Na, big illegal.
If it's within the states it's not likely to be caught, however if you are trying to receive the package from overseas there's a high possibility you'll get a knock on your door from some federal agents. I would not risk it unless you have a permit specifically for importing that species. Try finding a seller within the states, it's much safer that way!
I've got some experience with this issue.
All interstate shipping is regulated, and prohibited without a permit. There seem to be exceptions, and to me, the first
mistake would be to ask an authoritative agency.
Overseas shipments of livestock are also prohibited and you'll never get a permit unless you're a professional
entomologist or work for a zoo.
Realistically, I've never heard of any issue with shipping any livestock within the USA, and with overseas I've never heard of any of my
trading partners from InsectNet.com, having an issue. A lot of things are illegal that people ignore, speeding in your car, texting and driving,
underage drinking. Breaking a law, or rule is a personal choice and hobbyists are unlikely to have an issue, unless they're careless, just like any other
law or rule. I have spoken with one person who was caught raising Actias selene, he was fined and did not disclose the amount. I have spoken with
another person who told me he knew several persons who were caught importing beetle livestock from overseas, and the fines were in the 6 figure amounts,
and go with increased scrutiny. If you choose to accept the risk, I'd communicate frankly with the seller about these issues.
All interstate shipping is regulated, and prohibited without a permit. There seem to be exceptions, and to me, the first
mistake would be to ask an authoritative agency.
Overseas shipments of livestock are also prohibited and you'll never get a permit unless you're a professional
entomologist or work for a zoo.
Realistically, I've never heard of any issue with shipping any livestock within the USA, and with overseas I've never heard of any of my
trading partners from InsectNet.com, having an issue. A lot of things are illegal that people ignore, speeding in your car, texting and driving,
underage drinking. Breaking a law, or rule is a personal choice and hobbyists are unlikely to have an issue, unless they're careless, just like any other
law or rule. I have spoken with one person who was caught raising Actias selene, he was fined and did not disclose the amount. I have spoken with
another person who told me he knew several persons who were caught importing beetle livestock from overseas, and the fines were in the 6 figure amounts,
and go with increased scrutiny. If you choose to accept the risk, I'd communicate frankly with the seller about these issues.