HELP on finding more info! driving to canada

[Falyblue]

Hello,


I am looking for further information on what I am able to do within the confines of the law. I have a friend in Canada and I was driving to visit him in a month. He asked me to bring a few chameleons up to him but I wanted to see if I am required to declare them.


SO in that vein:

SO TO RECAP I am looking for the following information and hopefully someone knowledgeable can help me find the answers to these:

1. What laws pertain to bringing chameleon/panthers across the border FROM America TO Canada.

2: What paperwork DO I have to have to ensure safe passage

3: What are the maximum requirements when bringing them over.

 

[Lathis]

It's a pretty involved process that can become quite expensive. This question comes up on CF all the time. Just recently, there was a great post with a breakdown regarding the difference between Canadian and US import laws. Essentially, you can't just drive across the border. That will get you a fine and your chameleons confiscated.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/chameleon-crossing-border-140383/

Edit: Added for convenience and future reference: https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/trace/783-import-export-cites-animals-canada.html

 

[Carlton]

It's a pretty involved process that can become quite expensive. This question comes up on CF all the time. Just recently, there was a great post with a breakdown regarding the difference between Canadian and US import laws. Essentially, you can't just drive across the border. That will get you a fine and your chameleons confiscated.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/chameleon-crossing-border-140383/

Edit: Added for convenience and future reference: https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/trace/783-import-export-cites-animals-canada.html

And, getting the proper permits will take time...you may well not have them in time for your trip, so please take that into account.

 

[jajeanpierre]

If you don't have the proper permits--CITES, Port Exemption Permit, plus inspection by US Fish and Wildlife (you will need an appointment if driving across the border)--you will lose the animals at best and be charged with smuggling at worst if caught. Most people think of animals bred in captivity as if they are something akin to a dog or cat. Chameleons are wildlife and are governed under CITES. Think more along the lines of moving a tiger or elephant ivory across the border. Granted, a CITES I species requires a lot more paperwork on both sides of the border, but you get the idea. US Fish and Wildlife take their jobs very seriously and will prosecute. Realize that smuggling wildlife is a crime.