Rumor has it that Tanzania has new quota and should be Exporting soon. The few Pygmies that did come in over the course of Tanzania being closed were the result of Exporters clearing out their old quota.
Williamsi are a completely different story. Who ever is stupid enough to admit to bringing in wild caught Williamsi is just looking to be a USFW target.......There are a few farms that have F1 quota for Williamsi the same way they do the Chameleons, which may be how they came in......
The Mellers came from Mozambique, and Tanzania is clearing out all their Non-CITES quota to make room for new quota. Mostly Insects and Bugs, but a few Reptiles have come out. No CITES species have come out of Tanzania yet. There is a different excuse every week, but they will open back up...
Why would it be unethical? It is what it is - The research is up to the customer is it not? You can give someone care advice untill your blue in the face, but it is up to them to follow through........Will they? Probably not......
By the way - Those animals were firmly established......I...
Since I do have some experience with dealing with Madagascar directly, I'll shed a light on a few things -
1 - First and foremost, it literally takes 6 months ( or more ) from start to finish to bring in a Madagascar shipment - I have never in my life had the contents of a shipment actually...