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International Animal transport question

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I'm not sure this is really the best place for this, but I figure it's better than most of the other areas I considered...

Anyway,
I have a friend that is going away to college in Sweden relatively soon, and wanted me to find out what the procedure for transporting a single pet ball python overseas with her would be. Since I have never done any import/export business, and have not moved outside of the US with animals in my lifetime (yet), I figured I'd check to see if anyone here had any insight as to whether or not it would even be possible...

Any information at all would be great, or even contact info on anyone that might know more...

Thanks!
 
For a ball python you'd need to apply for CITES - which take minimum of 90 days to get approval for - then you're looking at a USDA stamp, USFW inspection, possibly a health cerificate (not sure on that one because we dont ship to sweden - some countries require it, some dont) along with the actual freight (around $250 minimum which is good for 2 boxes)
All in all - it's a lot of money,time and effort for a single snake.

Plus you have to be licensed to export - and know how to go about getting it done which... well frankly is not easy otherwise more people would be doing it.
 
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