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11-15-2015, 10:25 AM

Does anyone know where to find the documentation from usda or aphis stating that ALL exotic stick insects or phasmids are illegal to own in the US?

I keep reading comments on forums about them being illegal to keep as pets but when I've tried to look up where the legal wording coming from usda or aphis I cannot find anything. Also I looked at Minnesota and didn't find anything restricting then as pets.

I can understand in the southern states having restrictions but nothing tropical could withstand a winter here in the North.

Any help would be appreciated.

11-15-2015, 10:25 AM	#1
Nathan Tow-Arnett	Exotic Phasmids illegal in USA? USDA/Aphis documentation??? Does anyone know where to find the documentation from usda or aphis stating that ALL exotic stick insects or phasmids are illegal to own in the US? I keep reading comments on forums about them being illegal to keep as pets but when I've tried to look up where the legal wording coming from usda or aphis I cannot find anything. Also I looked at Minnesota and didn't find anything restricting then as pets. I can understand in the southern states having restrictions but nothing tropical could withstand a winter here in the North. Any help would be appreciated.