Canadian order for 2013?

[ConcinusMan]

Not hard at all to get garters into the country. They are non cites and can be driven across my border crossing without an inspection. Just today I brought in 3 pairs. No hassle at all.

Yes we know that but driving them across is not the same as shipping them.

[kimbosaur]

That's not true. On the Canadian end, you don't need anything other than the a receipt to pay the taxes to import, but you need an inspection from the USFWS to legally export them from the States. The inspection needs to be booked 48 hours in advance and you need to fill out a 3-177 form. Also, you technically need an import/export license but they seem to let you get away with it if you're only bringing in a few "pets". Not to mention, you also need an Exemption to Designated Port Permit if you're not driving through a designated port. They seem to also let people get away with this though. I researched extensively last summer as I was really hoping to bring some snakes home.

You can easily just drive them over, but it's not exactly legal and I'd hate to be caught in a situation where any animals' lives are compromised.

Edit: Just thought I'd also add that when you use Reptile Express to import, you're basically paying them to use their permits.

[ConcinusMan]

That's not true.

Yes, it is. My point being if you're going to ship them across, you're going to need to do it legally with all the paperwork and bullspit but if you're just going to drive them over they'll get there without it. Yes, I know that would be illegal, just saying.

...but you need an inspection from the USFWS to legally export them from the States. The inspection needs to be booked 48 hours in advance and you need to fill out a 3-177 form. Also, you technically need an import/export license but they seem to let you get away with it if you're only bringing in a few "pets". Not to mention, you also need an Exemption to Designated Port Permit if you're not driving through a designated port.

Oh, is that all? Yeah, this is why people just use an exporter if they're going to ship them into Canada.

[thamneil]

Yes we know that but driving them across is not the same as shipping them.

I understand that. Many Canadians live close to the border and it can sometimes be easier to do things this way.

i never thought of American laws regarding export. I had called Canadian customs and was told that I was doing everything legally. The animals were declared at the border. The officer asked if they were native and if they were cites. Other than that, there was no hold up.

[kimbosaur]

Yea it seems that the Canadian side is pretty lenient about it. I'd just hate to be the one that runs into that guard who insists otherwise.

[dieselbaby]

Hey ya'll, sorry i been away forever.. I missed out on last years thanks to me being stupid and by the time i got my sh** together the babies i wanted were sold out. I would love to get in on this order and get my Puget's this year..

[Kantar]

let me know before you order, I may get in on this too

[thamneil]

Mathew, I'll be doing an order before this big group one. If you're interested you can definitely get in on mine.

[dsmdavid22]

Hello there,all my fellow Canadians.First I'd like to wish you a Happy NY and all the Best in 2013.My name is David and I live in TORONTO.

I would be very,very interested in getting in on one or both of these Orders you guys are talking about , IF POSSIBLE ? ?

I'm a little green whenit comes to pm's and social networking. No problem reading,for the most part I just observe. Hope to hear from you soon.Thank You, Sincerely,David McKibbin

[thamneil]

Hey David! Nice to have you here! This big group order won't be happening until the summer. Keep your eyes peeled as it warms up and there is not a chance of you missing out! One of us will track you down if you are having communication issues.