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Thread: New info on Dubias in Florida

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    Default New info on Dubias in Florida

    Well I have been searching for answers into the actual laws regarding Dubias here in Florida. Some say illegal some say not. I got in touch with the FWC and they gave me this response.
    "The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission does not regulate the possession of these roaches. You will need to contact the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry. The contact number for their arthropod and invertebrate permitting section is 352-372-3505, extension 403" I have not called them yet but if anyone gets any info that would be great. I figured I would post the phone number here so that it is availible for anyone needing it.
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    So, any answers?
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    Did you ever hear back from them? I'm so interested lol.

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    http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/onestop...ntnempath.html

    Roaches are not considered wildlife. They are agricultural pests and are regulated by the Fl Dept of Agriculture.
    Laura R (FL)
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    Ok so i read all of that & the only roach you can have in FL is MALE HISSING ROACHES & thats with a permit

    All others ARE PROHIBITED
    1.2.0 Argen Black & White
    1.1.0 Red Tegu
    0.0.1 Blue Tegu
    1.0.0 All American Tegu
    0.1.0 Hypo Red Tail Boa
    1.0.0 Lazik Tiger BP
    1.0.0 Normal Paradox BP
    1.0.0 Cuban Tree Frog
    2.3.0 America Toads
    1.0.0 Masked Ferret
    1.1.0 Children
    Rats & Roaches (Dubia)

    RIP-
    0.0.1 RedxB/W Tegu (Stevie Wonder)
    1.0.0 Croc Gecko (Waylan Jones I)

    & More to come

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    That is my understanding as well, but I haven't delved deeply into the subject.
    Laura R (FL)
    1.0.0 Colombian Tegu
    1.4.0 Argentine B&W Tegu
    1.2.0 Red Tegu
    1.2.0 B/WxRed Tegu
    1.0.0 Green Ameiva (yet another teiid)
    7 other lizards
    1 little gator
    3 FL box turtle
    1 Sulcata tortoise
    16 snakes
    5 fuzzy pets
    4 little frogs
    a bunch of creepy bugs
    and a partridge in a pear tree

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    wow. Aren't there major bug dealers/breeders in florida?
    Have they ever had a problem with roaches escaping and reproducing in the wild in florida?
    Also, how long have these laws been around?
    1.0.0 Argentine B&W Tegu
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    1.0.0 Albino Burmese Python
    1.0.0 Blue Tongue Skink
    1.0.0 Basilisk
    0.0.1 Cane Toad
    1.0.0 Albino Western Hognose


    Roaches (Dubia & Lateralis)

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    No major dealers in FL. Glades Herp sells some stuff and you can find tarantulas at herp shows. The problem with some arthropods and permitting comes into moving them around and shipping. The laws have been around for at least 5-6 years that I've been working with them.

    We have four species of invasive cockroaches on record that have been established ranging from the 17th century (quite interesting I think) to 1986. I'm sure there are escapees when it comes to hissers and Dubias, but I haven never heard of anything established. There was a run in the paper about a year ago about giant hissers becoming ecological terrors and invading peoples homes. However, I don't think they would be compatible with domestic life...too cold and dry.
    Laura R (FL)
    1.0.0 Colombian Tegu
    1.4.0 Argentine B&W Tegu
    1.2.0 Red Tegu
    1.2.0 B/WxRed Tegu
    1.0.0 Green Ameiva (yet another teiid)
    7 other lizards
    1 little gator
    3 FL box turtle
    1 Sulcata tortoise
    16 snakes
    5 fuzzy pets
    4 little frogs
    a bunch of creepy bugs
    and a partridge in a pear tree

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    yeah i dont think they could invade someones home and set up a "colony"
    1.0.0 Argentine B&W Tegu
    0.0.2 African Pyxie Frog
    1.0.0 Blood Python
    1.0.0 Albino Burmese Python
    1.0.0 Blue Tongue Skink
    1.0.0 Basilisk
    0.0.1 Cane Toad
    1.0.0 Albino Western Hognose


    Roaches (Dubia & Lateralis)

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    Quote Originally Posted by the enigma View Post
    yeah i dont think they could invade someones home and set up a "colony"
    LOL agreed.

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