Aussie time?

[Repti-Rob]

Just a quick question for anybody that knows. I was offered a position in Victoria, Australia. All the right things .....salary, visa sponsorship, housing, ..... the works! but the big BUT is I have read that you can not import any type of snake into Australia This would not be good as I love my snakes and don't want to loose them(and would hate to start over). I can take my dogs (30 days of quarantine), cats and girl, but no snakes! Any Aussies or Expats here that know any loop holes or anything please let me know

[Kristy]

I know their import laws are VERY strict. Here is a link that should answer some of your questions.
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiv...end/index.html

[Kristy]

Here is another link from the same site.
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiv...mport-list.pdf

[daniel1983]

Importing animals in or out of OZ is pretty much impossible unless you are a respected, recognized zoo....and then there is still tons of red tape.

[rabernet]

Do you anticipate this being a permanent move? If not, maybe someone can care for your animals for you while you're there and they'll be waiting for you when you come back?

[Repti-Rob]

Project projection is three years this was offered(thrust) on me today so I have some time to think about it. But I had not thought about leaving them with someone.....that may be an option but i would miss them.

[daniel1983]

Project projection is three years this was offered(thrust) on me today so I have some time to think about it. But I had not thought about leaving them with someone.....that may be an option but i would miss them.

Personally, I would sell my collection and move to Australia.

Australia has many species of reptiles that you will NEVER see in the US. I would take the money earned from selling your collection and see what Australia has to offer....Kind of a once in a lifetime opportunity.

A pair of varanus brevicauda would be a nice captive while you are there

But that is just my opinion...take it or leave it

[Colin Vestrand]

it'd be the opportunity of a lifetime, i'll leave it at that... australia is amazing! the quality of life is rated very high there.

[Patrick Long]

I wouldnt go. Not to knock peoples boots, but Thats giving up an aweful lot, just to go to australia.

[starmom]

The only things being 'given up' are snakes. What an incredible opportunity The choice is yours. If it were mine, I'd go in a heart beat