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OPEFE ETHICS OF PIRANHA KEEPING

ETHICS FOR KEEPING LIVE PIRANHAS

Live piranha SHOULD NOT be released in non-native waters, including outdoor ponds or pools, whether enclosed or not. Piranha should be humanely euthanized, rather than being released in non-native waters or flushed down the toilet. Below are suggested recommendations:

Enjoy your visit and please help stamp out the man-eating image of the piranha...Educate people!

Please do not release unwanted pet fish

 

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