Do people up north ever go to Daytona??

Do people from Northern US or even Canada ever take the initiative to go down to Daytona for the reptile Expo there???

I'm contemplating about saving some money for next year and going to Daytona. It does seem a long way just to go to a reptile expo but I've never been to Florida and I'm sure most Canadian can say they have been...

I just don't know if I'd be kind of weird to spend that kind of moolah on a reptile expo...
But it does look really fun and I'm sure I would learn tons and tons about my favorite hobby. And meet all your crazy people... and probably pick-up a cool new snakey too (if I can bring it back to Canada)!

That's another question... anyway think I could get my snake on the plane and back to Canada?? in one piece?

I know there are some Canadians that I see EVERY year at Daytona. It really is a fun show and everyone should go at least once.

if i could afford it, i'd go in a heartbeat! i know there were people from up this way that went this year... i'm sure they'd tell you it's worth it! and as far as buying a snake there, from what i hear, you'd have LOTS of paperwork to fill out... as in, your snake wouldn't be coming home with you.... it'd be shipped later. somebody else can chime in with more info on that!

I've been to Florida a few times but not for the Daytona show. I've heard its "off the hook" but I can't justify the cash to go for the show alone. I've heard that there is a great one in Chicago. That isn't too far from here. I'm not sure about getting your snake to Canada. If your driving you could, but I'm not sure about the airports policy.

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Originally Posted by Jonny2184

Do people from Northern US or even Canada ever take the initiative to go down to Daytona for the reptile Expo there???

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Yes, quite a few...

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and probably pick-up a cool new snakey too (if I can bring it back to Canada)!

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You cant...

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That's another question... anyway think I could get my snake on the plane and back to Canada?? in one piece?

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No, not legally...

If you are looking to go to an Expo to make CITES appendix 2 purchases (BPs, most other Boids) there are many good Expos here in Canada

If you are looking to go to an Expo to have fun, meet some new people and see some cool stuff, but not buy snakes...Then you'd love Daytona ;)

I suppose you could buy something from a vendor willing to take out the proper CITES documention and the rest of the fun stuff that goes along with importing CITES appendix 2 animals, but then you would have to wait the 6 weeks up to 12 months it takes to procure the CITES documents, and of course..there will be extra fees to pay as well (CITES, USFW inspection, the actual shipping charge, and of course the taxes and duty that you will have to pay as soon as they enter the country)

Hope that helps

I'm not from the north (west coast), but I definitely have FUTURE plans of getting my butt to daytona one day...it will be hard not to bring home snakes though :)

depending on the breeder, it's not nearly as difficult as chris is making it out to be. i purchased some snakes from adam - and although we are still waiting for my CITES to come, he did all the work and because he's a pro, he added all the costs into the total... so nothing hidden comes up later.

so although we (as canadians) may not be able to buy and carry from daytona... we can buy from the americans and we can meet them all at daytona.

my hubby and i are hoping to go next year!!!

well, if you go "just for a show", then yeah you're probably gonna spend a pretty good amount looking at a lot of animals.

The real pleasure comes after the shows. Meeting and talking to all the people will fill your night with the most fun you've had in a long time.

So, if you're going to see a show...stay home and save up for a pretty morph...if you're going for the experience of a lifetime...I'll see ya next year :gj:

I went somewhere down south....I don't remember most of it.:D


I may see some of you next year....wherever it was we went.

I plan on driving down there next year with some buddies and a couple thousand dollars :D .

I flew out from Tucson, AZ last year....I'd say that's just about as far as most folks from "up north" travel. ;)


But yeah....folks fly/drive in from all over. It's an amazing gathering of herp enthusiasts and will be an annual trek for me regardless of where I'm living, so long as I'm at all capable of making it.

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

depending on the breeder, it's not nearly as difficult as chris is making it out to be. i purchased some snakes from adam - and although we are still waiting for my CITES to come, he did all the work and because he's a pro, he added all the costs into the total... so nothing hidden comes up later.

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Where did I say anything about it being difficult at all? As the buyer, there is nothing to do, all the work falls upon the US seller. And there is nothing hidden at all.....

Basically it's just a long wait, anyone up here will tell you that the standard wait time is between 6-12 months, anything quicker would be considered very fast and uncommon. In fact, you're the 4th person I know of that has been waiting 8 months or more right now, a friend of mine just received his snakes from the US...13 months after he paid for them :(

I was merely just pointing out to Jonny that its not as simple as paying for them and taking them home :)

Thanks gang! :community

I kind of wanted to bring one home right away but I gues if I like the snake so much I could wait... depending...

Sounds like you guys have way too much fun down there...
I will have to keep looking at cheap flights and such and work my way down down there at some point...

I'd just like to bring a snake home, kinda like souvenir but not only that, I wouldnt be buying one from a pet store with mites! YUCK!

Thanks for the input... I will keep looking into it!


Do people usually have like a central place they hang out around there??
Like do you all stay at the Hilton or do you go to a different hotel??

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Originally Posted by Jonny2184

Do people usually have like a central place they hang out around there??
Like do you all stay at the Hilton or do you go to a different hotel??

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All the fun happens at the Hilton on the patio.

well....maybe not ALL the fun :devilish: but most of it anyway!


This was my first year going and I live in Vrginia. It was the best.

The "Big Show" is a great time also even if you aren't purchasing a snake. There is soooo much to look at.

What's this BIG show everyone is talking about??
Or do yo mean the big show is just walking around checking out all the cool snakes that I would die too own???

What hotel did you stay in??? Did you stay in the Hilton where the expo was at?? I noticed it's like 190.00$ USD...

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Originally Posted by Jonny2184

What's this BIG show everyone is talking about??
Or do yo mean the big show is just walking around checking out all the cool snakes that I would die too own???

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NM... It's early in the morning... I've realized what the big show is... yeah!

it's not weird at all to spend that kind of money on going to a show.

Think of it as a vacation!

I have traveled all over the USA going to Cichlid conventions. I would definitely go to Daytona but unfortunately it is at a time of year that I cannot make the trip :(

you should go for it! the memories will be well worth it, whether or not you buy anything at all. I often plan my vacations around my hobbies...I think it's totally normal :rolleye2:

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Originally Posted by fishmommy

it's not weird at all to spend that kind of money on going to a show.

Think of it as a vacation!

I have traveled all over the USA going to Cichlid conventions. I would definitely go to Daytona but unfortunately it is at a time of year that I cannot make the trip :(

you should go for it! the memories will be well worth it, whether or not you buy anything at all. I often plan my vacations around my hobbies...I think it's totally normal :rolleye2:

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yep...It totally is a vacation!

well...I went without Jeff and the kids so go figure. ;)

to the op ~

If you reseve your room in advance it is less $.

and if you get a friend to go you can split the cost.

More hot guys are always welcome btw.

just sayin'

;)

You will see things in Daytona you may never ever see again in person.

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Originally Posted by jeffnme

You will see things in Daytona you may never ever see again in person.

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ain't that the truth!

http://www.8ballpythons.com/uploads/b-rad.jpg

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

ain't that the truth!

http://www.8ballpythons.com/uploads/b-rad.jpg

-adam

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see that's what I am sayin'

poor B-rad.

:rolleyes: :rofl:

OMG, that's too funny! Sorry I missed that!

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Originally Posted by rabernet

OMG, that's too funny! Sorry I missed that!

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don't worry ... there's video :D ... i just have to get my schedule on track so that I can make some time to size and edit it ... decided to take another vacation this week so hopefully next week i'll get r done! :D

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

decided to take another vacation this week so hopefully next week i'll get r done! :D

-adam

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must be nice.

;)

I can't wait to see that video of Brad!!..That looks hillarious...

After hearing that the Daytona show was so much fun, I've decided to start saving up to go. I was planning on making some kind of trip next year anyway. Now I'll have two vacations. One getaway with the fiance and the show. :carrot: