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Hello all. Sorry I do not have a link to refer you to, but I work at a fish and reptile store and was rather suprised by the news I recieved from my reptile supplier (CalZoo).
The message stated that the US Department of Agriculture has of right now banned imported millipedes and fancy mantids. It didn't give a reason why. I can only assume that it is because the imported species could wipe out native species. It said that they are currently confiscating fancy mantids at reptile shops, but have not done so yet with the millipedes.
Sorry for this bad news, I understand if you want to take it with a grain of salt, but I am just informing you of what I heard from my supplier.
Also apologies if this has already been posted.
The message stated that the US Department of Agriculture has of right now banned imported millipedes and fancy mantids. It didn't give a reason why. I can only assume that it is because the imported species could wipe out native species. It said that they are currently confiscating fancy mantids at reptile shops, but have not done so yet with the millipedes.
Sorry for this bad news, I understand if you want to take it with a grain of salt, but I am just informing you of what I heard from my supplier.
Also apologies if this has already been posted.