Portugal

[Insect-lover]

Whats the praying mantis status on portugal? can somebody help me?

(More specificaly, Madeira Island)

 

[Orin]

I don't know but in much of western Europe you can keep the exotics but the natives are protected. They even protect the European Mantis so it has nothing to do with conservation.

 

[Insect-lover]

Well, i found out that as long as i have a lisence for it, i should be good.

http://www.vetbiblios.pt/PALESTRAS_APRESENTACOES/Bem_Estar_Animal/Proteccao_animal.pdf

"Capitulo 3"