Snakeheads in GA

[AbsoluteApril]

So are these considered a good fish to eat? Are they a fish normally seen in pet shops. For someone to be intentionally planting them, they must have a need. Either disposing of an unwanted pet, or trying to cultivate something that may have been part of their diet somewhere else.

Yes, you can eat them. AFAIK they generally get into ecosystems as discarded pets and are generally illegal to keep in the US.

I used to have one. He was in a 55 gallon tank I had with an Oscar, Jack Dempsey and a good sized catfish (not sure of species, he was given to me).

He was AWESOME!!!! He got to about 14" before he died. They're not legal here, but I used to know a woman who sold them and piranha out of her store's basement. I was young and didn't care back then...

But nonetheless, they are incredible animals. I've watched a handful of shows about them too. It's too bad they're so invasive, they'd make great pets otherwise.

My ex and I had one a looooong time ago, from a fish store that had a variety of fish (and croc) they should not have had as they were illegal. The fish really was such an awesome keep though, super personable and interesting to interact with (we also kept south american Cichlids). It is a shame they are so terribly invasive and adaptable.

Hopefully GA can get them out of their environment!