Frustrated!

[Kurt]

Well I am still holding out hope that you get your rubber frogs. I love mine and would like more. Actually I would like to have all 5 species in my collection, but for now I have to settle for two.

[Jace]

Unfortunately, it is not meant to be. All species of this frog are currently not allowed in B.C. In fact, some members of government are trying to ban ALL amphibians and reptiles unless they are native to the area/country. I will fight that tooth and nail if they try!! I can possible get some mantellas and spadefoots, but they are even restricting those right now. Because of a few knuckleheaded pet owners, the rest of us have to suffer. They won't even bring in pyxies anymore, because of the size they can get. Sigh...

[John]

Are you sure about that last part? It's pretty hard for me to believe they won't allow Pyxicephalus in Canada.

[Kurt]

Well if they won't let Phrynomantis in, they certainly won't let Pyxicephalus in. Not that either type of frog has a chance of establishing itself in Canada.

[Jace]

Are you sure about that last part? It's pretty hard for me to believe they won't allow Pyxicephalus in Canada.

Sorry, John, I worded that wrong. I only deal with one pet store, as they take excellent care to bring in captive bred animals and provide the best, natural care for all the pets. I won't buy live animals from any where else, and they have decided not to bring in Pyxie frogs because alot of their customers want small tree frogs. However, they have already told me that if I wanted another one, they would special order it for me.

[Kurt]

They won't special order rubber frogs?

[SludgeMunkey]

Canada has some of the strictest herp laws in North America. Vancouver, BC is notorious for there Nazi like Anti Herp laws. A few years ago, Canada was pretty much lawless involving herps, but as stated before, a few screw ups by horrible pet owners has resulted in strict blanket laws in BC with the rest of the Provinces following suit. The main issue at hand was the colonization of an island off Vancouver by imported newts escaped from a school class room.

[Kurt]

Blanket laws are so unfair and wrong. Rubber frogs and African bullfrogs have no chance of establishing themselves in Canada and thus should be allowed.

[John]

The main issue at hand was the colonization of an island off Vancouver by imported newts escaped from a school class room.

What kind of newt?

[Jace]

They won't special order rubber frogs?

Much to my great disappointment, no. I asked for a list of available amphibians, but because they are still "working" on what is acceptable or not, there is nothing available. The gentleman I deal with basically said compile my own list of what I might like to try, give it to him, and he will try and find out if they will allow it across the border. The only way I might be able to get rubber frogs is if I register for it-but I would have no idea how to go about doing that. I am trying to get more information, but it's frustrating because no two people have the same answer.

[Kurt]

You should turn to the authorities for an answer. Here in Massachusetts I know what is illegal and not illegal. This information can be found MA F&W's web site. There has to be an equivilent of this where you are.