Oh heck no would I ever touch those roaches!!! Ughgghghghg. Made me feel all jittery with bugs crawling on me, haha. That is the one thing I wouldn't do for my bearded dragon. No roaches in this house!!
I just thought this one, of a different bin, had better close ups. Whether you view it or not, is up to you.
Unfortunately, I just found out from a reliable source that they may be illegal in Canada , I have made my own inquiries to the proper authorities to find out for sure. Waiting for a reply. 'What a P!$$ Off!!!!', if it is in fact true, especially when they were originally CB & purchased from a Canadian outlet 4 years ago & not imported.
Just received the following reply, much to my dismay ...
Hello Germain,
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:
As you know, there is a large underground system for the exchange and sale of exotic insects, diplopods, molluscs, reptiles, amphibians and almost anything that is prohibited. We realize this and our inspectors regularly seize these non-permitted species from pet stores and citizens --- anyone who is in possession of exotic arthropods without a permit or an approved facility is doing so against our regulations. Colonies of exotic sticks and mantids, cockroaches and millipedes that are held outside of approved facilities are illegal. And we will continue to seize these organisms until the regulations are changed. This country is plagued by exotic invasive organisms -- plants and animals. No exotic organisms should be introduced into Canada without a thorough risk assessment as to the impact on the Canadian environment and agriculture.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate in contacting us.