Not meaning to burst he legality bubble on the thread, but it is LEGAL, i say again LEGAL to bring in "exotic" reptiles to australia. Obviously there is certain restrictions to what you are brining in, you dont even need to be a zoo.
Just as it is legal to send our animals over seas. From what i understand though, it is a paperwork nightmare, and costs a bit as well. Then there is a whole suite of protocols in place regarding quarantine etc etc. So it can cost a considerable amount once you start factoring all those things in.
Furthermore, something which i found mildly amusing in my own sick way is that you have to pay a fee to lodge the application, something to the tune of $150-250 depending on the animal. But this doesnt gaurantee anything and it can still be revoked.
The guy from ACT environment was saying that he has put in about 10-12 in his time and has only seen about 4-5 actually go through.
So in short it can be done. But have fun doing it
D
Just as it is legal to send our animals over seas. From what i understand though, it is a paperwork nightmare, and costs a bit as well. Then there is a whole suite of protocols in place regarding quarantine etc etc. So it can cost a considerable amount once you start factoring all those things in.
Furthermore, something which i found mildly amusing in my own sick way is that you have to pay a fee to lodge the application, something to the tune of $150-250 depending on the animal. But this doesnt gaurantee anything and it can still be revoked.
The guy from ACT environment was saying that he has put in about 10-12 in his time and has only seen about 4-5 actually go through.
So in short it can be done. But have fun doing it
D