Is it possible to import from USA to UK

[Eight]

This is just out of curiosity but is it possible at all? The original snakes would of been imported here originally after all.

I started thinking about this a few days ago and thought it would be nice to get some new bloodlines in. I started thinking about this after securing 2 Florida blue babies from the UK (I say I've secured them but I'll find out soon). From what I understand these are pretty inbred within Europe. It would be great to introduce new bloodlines to them and be able to keep the species a little healthier over here.

Am I being to idealistic or would this ever be possible?

[johnc79@hotmail.com]

I'm looking at it. Not impossible but not easy. May need a few of us to make it happen but it is definitely possible :-)

[Eight]

That's exactly what I was thinking. I thought it would have to be a rather large order. But I would definitely be interested in helping to achieve this

[reptileparadise]

Very do able, but also quite expensive! We´d be in, if things can be arranged before snakeday or doncaster....

[Joshua]

As a general rule, an export is going to be about $1000USD, for paperwork and freight etc, plus the actual animals. It's pretty simple to do, but it would not be profitable. Well worth it to add new bloodlines, though.

[Eight]

If I'm honest I'm not worried about it costing money. I don't keep animals for profit. I was thinking more along the lines of early next year. This gives a chance for people to save up disposable money and more people the chance to join in. If enough people are interested it could potentially become rather affordable, as well as adding much needed new bloodlines, or even new species to Europe.

I am getting rather excited by the prospect. We could even possibly start a group breeding project to ensure the new bloodlines are well used.

[Joshua]

If that's the case, I don't see any reason why there should be a problem.

[Eight]

Well let's see how many people would be interested first. Would anybody from the UK be interested in taking part in a large group order of garters from America?

[infernalis]

Speak with the EGSA....

European Garter Snake Association - EGSA

[Eight]

Thank you I will