Watashiwasakana

asking because i don't want to have to go through the dreaded confiscation process

rainman

USDA: "Pomacea canaliculata (Channeled or Golden Apple Snail) are banned for interstate movement or import into the United States.

Quarantine Areas:

California -The entire state
Florida -The entire state
Texas -The entire state
Hawaii -The entire state
North Carolina - The entire state" these are the giant true apple snails, they are softball size, and CANNOT be transported no matter the circumstance

USDA: "One species complex of the family Ampullaridae, Pomacea bridgesii may receive a permit for interstate movement for sales in the hobby trade because these snails are not known to be agricultural pests. They are primarily algae feeders and sometimes are beneficial for ponds and aquariums." So it is legal to own them, but a permit is needed to transport them.