You really can buy everything on eBay

[Kateykat]

I got quite a shock when scrolling through the bird supply section on eBay and came across this listing. Blue Quaker parrot handraised . I didn't think you were able to sell live animals on eBay. Just goes to prove that you really can find anything on eBay these days.

[kp_in_scott]

I think you are supposed to report things like that and the Ebay people will delete the listing. I don't know who it's supposed to be reported to, but these things come up from time to time. Maybe someone who has reported this type thing before will see your post and tell you what can be done.

[Skyebirdsmom]

Ebay is not supposed to sell animals/birds. They SAY it's their policy, however you can find animals/birds on their site most anytime if you look. Sighhhhh, I think that sucks! Which is why I stopped shopping Ebay.
Linda & Skye~

[Graehstone]

It is against Ebay policy to sell ANY live animals but they are not able to catch all that offer them. It is up to folks like us to report those that do so they can be pulled.

[paultheparrotlover]

Originally Posted by Graehstone

It is against Ebay policy to sell ANY live animals but they are not able to catch all that offer them. It is up to folks like us to report those that do so they can be pulled.

Fish are allowed, tho.

[ParrotletLover]

I think snails may be allowed in some cases, too.

But thats just awful, selling a beautiful creature, such as the Quaker, on eBay.

[Kateykat]

*someone* has reported it. Waiting to see what eBay will do........
I am not trying to get anyone in trouble, I just don't like the idea.

[Tiki]

Katie, is it on Aussie Ebay or the main US Ebay?

[Kateykat]

Originally Posted by Tiki

Katie, is it on Aussie Ebay or the main US Ebay?

Its Aussie, reading the description I think they are in Sydney or there round abouts

[Monica]

Only some fish and snails are allowed to be sold on Ebay. Anything else living is not allowed (which means you can sell some stuffed animals or even skins.... quite gross in my opinion).

eBay generally does not allow the listing of live animals or pets on eBay. In restricted cases, some stuffed birds and the pelts and skins of some animals are permitted. Sellers who wish to list these items should review the specific rules in the “Some Examples” section below to ensure their listings comply with eBay policy. We also encourage members to educate themselves on the laws governing the regulation of the sale of animals found in the additional information section.

Live Animals: Other than the exceptions noted here, eBay does not allow sales of live animals or pets on eBay. eBay allows sales of tropical fish and domestic (i.e. not exotic) aquatic snails, provided the seller has the proper Federal (APHIS PPQ) - see Form 526 info below) and/or State permit(s) that allows for movement across State lines (and/or for importation into the U. S.), and provided that the seller guarantees in the listing that the animals will be packaged safely, and shipped via next day delivery.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service allows five species of snails to be imported and sold as escargot: Cantareus apertus (Helix aperta), Cryptomphalus aspersus (Helix aspersa), Eobania vermiculata (Otala vermiculata), Helix pomatia, and Otala lactea; and requires their importation to take place through John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York where identifiers will confirm the identity of live snails.

For more info, try checking out http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/wildlife.html