Can't keep my BP

Hey,

So I will go to Germany for University in about 2 years and I just found out the Ball Pythons are illegal in Germany as they are considered endangered
So I can't keep the lil fella so I'm shattered :(

is there anyone you could leave your ball python with until you come home? Or are you going to be living there permanently? ): that's tough.

I have to study there so I will be gone for at least 6 years which is almost a quarter of his life. So sadly I can't so I will be on the lookout for someone who wants to buy a mojo and will give him a good home

endahgered ??.... really importers take 1000s outta of the wild to sell on the pet trade every year ... are u sure theyre not considered dangerous.. as silly as that sounds lol ... do they allow any boids as pets in germany ?

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Re: [Ticket#200901272029903] Snakes‏
From: Enquiries English (enquiries.english@zoll.de)

Dear Mr Barsch, Unfortunately ball python (phyton regius) is an endangered species and therefore mentioned in Annex II of theConvention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) and Annex B of the EU-regulation on endangered species.You need an export permit issued by the CITES authorities in the USA and an import permit issued by the German FederalAgency for Nature Conservation (http://www.bfn.de/0305_cites+M52087573ab0.html). You can find this informtion on the WISIA website: http://www.wisia.de/index.en.html Moreover snakes have to be checked by veterinarians at the border although they do not need special veterinary documents. You could import the snakes within the normal duty free limit of (at the moment) 430 euros. I advise that you check on the details (again) shortly before you move to Germany. For legal reasons this information can only be given to the best of our knowledge and is non-binding. Yours sincerely Nancy Meyer Informations- und Wissensmanagement Zoll(Information and Knowledge Management section of the German customs administration)Central information unitCarusufer 3-501099 Dresden Enquiries in English:Tel.: 0351/44834-530Fax: 0351/44834-590E-Mail: enquiries.english@zoll.de Internet: www.zoll.deBy telephone you may contact IWM ZollMonday-Friday 08:00-17:00 h

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Hello, I am moving to Germany in three years for University and I was wondering if I am able to import 2-3 Ball Pythons? Alsowhat would the fee be? I have looked at your website and am having difficulty distinguishing which snakes are illegal and which are not. Regards,> Till Barsch

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So yea not allowed :(

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Originally Posted by eulenspiegel

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So yea not allowed :(

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no they are allowed he just needs paperwork they even give him sites as to where to get the papers.. did anyone actually read what it said? he just has to get a liscence for it to leave the country and then one for it ti enter Germany..

I couldn't find the CITES paperwork on google, but I'm sure a better searcher could. That should be all you need to take your bp's with you. I know there are some users here from Germany and I know at least one of them has BP's. Just try and find those forms and you should be golden.

Yeah Till from what I understand you can take them...

It looks like your best course of action would be to find a breeder in your area that ships overseas on occasion. Pay them the money for the CITES permit and get him to ship the animal once you have arrived in Germany.
CITES from Canada to the states or vice-versa is around $150.
Not sure how that would translate in your situation but I can't see it being much different.
Hope this idea helps.
-Steven

Germany is 430 euros about $560 plus the vet checkup at the boarder. I hope the owner finds a good home.