Quote Originally Posted by Thrillseeker View Post
Thank you for your reply. The reptile expo here is in September. Definitely not waiting that long so that's not an option. I have a breeder with a good reputation. What I dont get is when I pay him for it as well as the shipping, when will I have to pay for the import fee? When I receive the package? Reptile express says the next shipment will be in May. So do I have to take care of that or will the seller? I just want to be able to do this once so I know for the future.
I would check with the seller for the exact cost that you will be paying in terms of the ball python, shipping, and import fees, but yes I'm pretty sure you will be expected to pay the import fee as well. Some breeders also require an additional fee for doing all the paperwork...etc. involved with shipping a snake. I would also confirm with the seller who will be responsible for taking care of shipping, although that's usually something the seller does.

If Reptile Express says the next shipment will be in May, then that's when you will be receiving your snake because right now it is a bad time to ship reptiles due to the low temperatures. It's not advisable to ship reptiles in the winter or hottest months of summer because they can easily die from the extreme temperatures.

There are lots of great ball python breeders in Canada and I'd recommend getting one from here instead of another country so you don't have to pay the $350 of import fees and deal with the complications of shipping a snake unless it's a BP for a breeding project that you absolutely must have. If you don't mind saying, which province/area are you in? There is probably a breeder close enough to drive to near you somewhere.