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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Casey K." data-source="post: 156823" data-attributes="member: 1090">So....i just found some new information (not sure how accurate so i'd post here to find out).  I inquired about sales of Brazilian tarantula species.  I was aware that it's illegal to import them but had inquired about out of state sales and in state sales on the Brazilian tarantula species.  This was the response to my email I received a few days after inquiring:"Hi Casey, sorry I missed your email. As Brazilian species are part of the Lacey Act it states that sales of them period are illegal (Import, across state lines, within state). We've received very conflicting information from USFWS and are awaiting an announcement from them regarding whether they are going to enforce this on species that are already within the states. As soon as we have more information we will post it everywhere.I cannot give you advice as to whether to sell them or not as many vendors still are. The board members of the TKC have discontinued sales of Brazilian species from our own businesses with the thought that "its not a problem until it is". I apologize that I don't have any concrete information but I hope this helps.Thank you,AmyTKCFounding board member, Treasurer"According to TKC, since Brazilian species are part of the Lacey Act, sales of them are illegal.....whether it be in state sales, out of state sales (shipping across state lines) or importing/exporting. The reason why I bring this up is because I have L. parahybana slings.  I have noticed other vendors selling Brazilian species - some appearing to sell them abroad (shipping across state lines) and some indicate that they only sell the species within their state. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.  I am wanting to educate myself so this is PART of my research.....and what better place to start than here on the forum? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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