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Importation of pets

August 2006. Should Palau allow the introduction of hamsters from Guam to be sold as pets? Members said that a look at the regulations of Palau was the first need. A PRA was necessary. And a reminder was given by Vietnam of the dangers associated with the pet shop trade. Golden apple snail was introduced into the country for culturing and export to Taiwan in 1989-1990 with devastating consequences. It is now a major pest of the rice fields and widely distributed.