Releasing exotic species?

[hawk 1sr]

If i were to purchase an exotic species of mantis oothaca and released the majority of them in my garden/woods, is that legal?

 

[Jesskb]

That would be illegal and irresponsible. There is a whole section on this forum for the legality of mantis keeping.

 

[LauraMG]

That would be illegal and irresponsible. There is a whole section on this forum for the legality of mantis keeping.

+1!!! You can't do that. It's bad for indigenous species and cruel to the exotic species. If you don't want the extras just sell them on here or give them away for the price of shipping. Never ever ever ever ever ever release an exotic species

 

[Seattle79]

Very illegal, very bad. :angry: Don't do it. You can give/sell all your extra nymphs. You can also let them eat each other until you have a manageable population that you can handle indoors. DON'T RELEASE.

-Kevin

 

[Colorcham427]

Aren't mantids illegal all over the US?

 

[ismart]

No! :no:

 

[Rick]

Don't even think about it. Stuff like that is what can ruin the hobby for all of us.

 

[LauraMG]

Aren't mantids illegal all over the US?

Yes Brian, all mantids are illegal EVERYWHERE!!!!! :lol: I made myself giggle....

 

[hibiscusmile]

:blink: What the ? h34r: :2guns: :sweatdrop: :hammer: :taz:

 

[Schloaty]

Put it this way...

If you release exotic mantids....

WE just might relase the NINJAS, and point in your direction... h34r: h34r: h34r: :shuriken: