Help!! I'm moving back the US and want to bring my BP

[cinderbird]

Hello

I'm a US citizen currently living and working in Tokyo, Japan. I'm moving back to the US in April and I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out what I should do.

I tried to ask a reptile shop here, but they were not very helpful at all.

I've just applied for C.I.T.E.S permit with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service. Do I need to do anything with the USDA as well?

Also, what's the best way to transport my snake home? Should use a cargo plane or transport her with me as checked luggage?

Last but not least, how should I pack (or box or cage) my Ball Python for the journey?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

The snake will not be able to travel on the plane with you. I would try to look up a CITES breeder in japan who has access to the paperwork if yours hasn't gone through. Ship her to someone in the states who can care for her for a few days while you get into the country or have a breeder hold her for a few days and ship her once you arrive.

There are a few threads on this that have come up recently.
http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ighlight=CITES

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ighlight=CITES