Moving to Ireland...

[Jonny2184]

I'm planning to move to Ireland and I'm wondering if anyone knows the law, when it comes to bringing snakes across into Europe?!?!

I have a corn snake and a BP, and I dont need to bring there tanks cause I could get new ones over there, but I dont want to have to give my snakes away and not have any idea how well they will be treated, without going through lots of trouble!

I'd like to keep my pals... Does anyone have any ideas...

I've been surfing the net a lil looking but not really much about it!

Can anyone help!?!?!

[Smulkin]

Is it the transportation TO Ireland you are more concerned with or the laws governing what you can keep once in Ireland, lad?

[elevatethis]

That sucks....unfortunately, your snake is probably going to have to sit in quarantine in customs for a given length of time. I don't know ireland's exact laws, but I know thats how it is for reptiles coming over here.

google is your friend: http://oasis.gov.ie/moving_country/m...o_ireland.html

[Jonny2184]

Well I'm sure I can get Air Canada to fly them over somehow but I will have to talk to them about that...

I'm more concerned about the process they have to go through in order to enter Ireland...

Do they need some kinda vacination?
How is quarantine going to affect my snake?
How will he keep warm during that time?
and is it cheaper to buy a new snake over in Ireland?
I'd rather keep my snakes though! Who wouldnt!

I guess I could email the Herp Society in Ireland!
I just found there address!
They might know more!

Cheers for your input gang!!!

[Beauty the BP]

I truely hope that im not to late in responding to this post. I live in ireland and here is a web site that may be of help to you. Look about halfway down the page and it gives you info about bring over reptiles. Follow what it says and you should have no problems.

What part od Here are you moving to? I live in the south east and can help you with getting a vet for them if needed.

Here is the link http://www.pettravel.com/immigration/Ireland.cfm

I truely hope this helps you and please fell free to contact me if I can be of help after your move.

Respectfully
Beauty the BP

[Jonny2184]

OH THANK YOU SO MUCH "Beauty the BP"!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I plan on moving to some part of Dublin and work for Xerox!
I work for Xerox in Canada right now but I need a change and I think moving to Ireland will be just what I need!

Dublin is so big I dont even know anything about it yet so I couldnt tell you what area but hopefully it will be nice!
I want to plan a trip to Ireland first just to see if I like it or not but I'm sure I wont have any complants! As long as I can watch a good footy game I'm happy!

I'm going to London next May so maybe I will take a rip up to Ireland!
Who knows!

anyway, again cheers for you info on the snakes! and maybe we will meet someday! : )

[Beauty the BP]

not a problem. Anything for a fellow american. just let me know when you will be here and I can give you an itenerary to go see as much as you can to help you make the decision. I live in the southeastern most point of ireland and can tell you the beaches are stunning, no matter how much snow falls they cant drive in it........lol and they speak faster than an auctioneer for the most part.........lol And I have lived here for the better part of 10 years.

I am glad that I could help and I truely hope that link was of help to you. at the end of the page it actually has a form to fill out for ppl who can ship your babies over. ANd hey, if you are delayed you can ask me ot care for them til you get here........lol Just call me the reptile sitter......lol from rescues to watching over friends babies I do it all.........lol

Regards,
Beauty the BP