Snakeheads

[black ghost]

I doubt you’d get one as an aquarist, because that would mean any aquarist would be able to get one, which would negate the ban. Maybe if you were a scientific organisation doing research, or something like that…

”How to apply

To apply for a non-native species licence, email licensing@nature.scot.

To assess your application, we will consider:

the reason for your licence application – i.e. the need you aim to address
alternative solutions that wouldn’t require a licence – and why they’re not feasible
potential impacts – i.e. the risk of the species spreading into the wild, the effects if it did, and how you’ll minimise or manage this risk“

https://www.nature.scot/professional-ad ... -licensing

[LookoutTrout]

A few years back I looked into getting a license for crayfish, it looked like a lot of paperwork and a test to make sure I knew how to be responsible. Nothing particularly difficult but enough to put most people off, I decided they would be too much hassle so I didn't go through with it

[Aquanewbie]

Not sure if anyone is interested but I managed to get a license for a snakehead.

[fr499y]

Oh? How was the process? I wouldn’t mind finding out a bit more about it

[Aquanewbie]

Genuinely easy, just had to email licensing@nature.scot and they'll email you some questions to answer. That is assuming your in Scotland too.