looking for info on regulations regarding reptile couriers ?

[Reptile Kingdom]

Does anyone have any info on the regulations spefied by defra with regard to length of journey time / conditions / etc that apply to licensed couriers. What does a type 2 defra licence cover ? Just thought i would see if anyone knew as obviously cannot contact defra until monday.

[xXFooFooLaFluffXx]

type 1 license is up to 8 hours in transit, type 2 is over 8 hours in transit

[Reptile Kingdom]

Is there a maximum time once your over 8 hours ?

[Ferret1959]

All information is on the DEFRA site.
You just have to look for it.

[Reptile Kingdom]

have tried looking on there but i can't find detailed info, most seems to be about cattle / sheep etc. i was just hoping someone might know if there was a maximum transportation length but i will just wait until monday and phone them.

[Ferret1959]

Originally Posted by Reptile Kingdom

have tried looking on there but i can't find detailed info, most seems to be about cattle / sheep etc. i was just hoping someone might know if there was a maximum transportation length but i will just wait until monday and phone them.

How long are you expecting to be on the road?

Most places in the UK are with in 8 hours or it wouldn't be worth doing the delivery.

[Reptile Kingdom]

I wanted to know if there was a maximum time reptiles should be transported as the courier i used had my snake on vehicle for 42 hours !! which i thought was wrong. The main thing is she is here now and seems okay i just wondered what the regs were with regard to safe maximum time limits. Thanks for your help anyway.

[Ferret1959]

Originally Posted by Reptile Kingdom

I wanted to know if there was a maximum time reptiles should be transported as the courier i used had my snake on vehicle for 42 hours !! which i thought was wrong. The main thing is she is here now and seems okay i just wondered what the regs were with regard to safe maximum time limits. Thanks for your help anyway.

Snakes that are imported from over seas can be in transit for a lot longer.
Providing suitable conditions regarding the animals welfare are made I see no problem.

Did you have a problem with the courier?