any roach legal in canada?

[blindside]

Hey guys im in Newbrunswick canada and im looking for an alternative to crickets. I know that dubia roaches are ilegal in canada but I believe I read somewhere that lobster roaches are legal. If any of you know where I can get some roaches send me a PM plz. I have looked on kijiji and seen people selling roaches but they are unwilling to ship. I would be willing to pay shipping also.

 

[CooperDragon]

I think you may have a tough time due to regulations that protect the country from invasive exotic species. This is quoted from a response to a request made by a forum member a while back:

Exotic cockroaches are only allowed into Canada for research or display in educational facilities like insectariums, butterfly houses and museums. Presently, we do not allow import of exotic cockroaches for commercial sale and distribution. We have the same policy for exotic stick insects and mantids as well as tropical butterflies.

If you wish to set up an insectarium or educational display, you will require an approved facility. Certain Canadian citizens with approved facilities do have colonies of exotic insects but they are not permitted to move, sell or distribute them.

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact:

Douglas J. Parker, B.Sc., M.Sc.
(613) 759-6908 / [email protected] / Facsimile/Télécopier: (613) 759-6938
Head, Entomology - Ottawa Plant Laboratories, C.F.I.A.
Chef, entomologie - laboratoires des plantes d'Ottawa, A.C.I.A.
Bldg. 18 / édif. 18
960 Carling Ave/ 960, avenue Carling/ Ottawa CANADA K1A 0C6

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