23-02-2010, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jakakadave
Thanks guys. I'm not intending to bring back anything CITES/DWA just wondering if I'm going to get given a load of jip for having a couple of poly boxes full of spiders by perplexed customs people.
I'll make sure all of the boxes are labelled with what species they are though, just in case.
"No sir, that's definitely not Phoneutria sp, that's Cupiennius sp, any fool can see that! Here, let me demonstrate by holding it..."
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This is something I stumbled across the other day whilst researching the importation of inverts. If I was doing what your planning I would follow this as a guideline with regards to labelling etc
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1.General welfare 1.1Animals should have priority over merchandise. 1.2Only animals in good health should be transported. 1.3Animals should not be sedated. 1.4Animals should be left undisturbed during transport. 1.5No feeding should be necessary during transport. 1.6To avoid cross-infection, and for health and hygiene reasons, human contact with animals should be avoided. Should it be necessary, in an emergency, to handle them, then the hands should be thoroughly washed immediately afterwards, as the skins of some species are toxic. 1.7Animals should not be housed near foodstuffs. 1.8No animal should be transported with radioactive material or other substances dangerous to health. 1.9Containers should be secured to the aircraft, rail wagon, lorry or ship to avoid any possible movement, and should at all times be maintained in a horizontal position. 2.Advance arrangements for transport 2.1All possible precautions should be taken in advance to ensure that animals are kept within the temperature range stated on the labelling. This would necessitate planning their movement with due regard to the climatic conditions natural to them, and to the conditions prevailing at their final destination, and also those that will be encountered during transport. Particular attention should be paid to the facilities at any intermediate stops at airports, etc. 2.2Any bags or other packing material should be destroyed after use; when containers are to be re-used they should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before and after use. 2.3The estimated time of arrival should be notified in advance to the consignee, and also the route of the consignment. Adequate arrangements for its prompt collection at the final destination, and for any necessary movement at transit points, should be made in advance. 2.4Should any delay in collection be anticipated, then advance arrangements should be made for the housing of the animals. 2.5Cash on delivery facilities should not be used. 3.Container 3.1The container should be constructed of wood, or material of similar strength, and should be strong enough to house the animals, and to withstand the handling involved during transport. 3.2The container may comprise a number of separate compartments, provided that the overall size is such that it may be handled without difficulty. In some cases, polythene bags can be used. 3.3There should be an inner container constructed of high density expanded polystyrene, in order to provide the necessary heat insulation, and lined with plastic or metal, where necessary. 3.4The inner container should have a well fitting lid provided with an adequate number and size of ventilation holes. 3.5The outer container should be so designed that there is a free flow of air to the inner container. 3.6As access to the animals is not normally necessary, the outer container should be securely banded or taped. 4.Packing 4.1Animals should be packed in sphagnum moss, or foam chippings, dampened if appropriate. 4.2Undue overcrowding of the animals should be avoided. 5.Labelling and documentation Durable, waterproof labels should be provided as follows: 5.1"LIVE ANIMALS – DO NOT TIP", "TOXIC" or "POISONOUS" where applicable, on all sides and top. 5.2"THIS WAY UP", with arrows indicating the top, on all sides. 5.3Consignor's and consignee's name, address and telephone number. Box numbers should not be used as the sole address. 5.4Detailed list of contents: number of animals; scientific name and common names used in the exporting and importing countries; whether fresh or saltwater species. 5.5Temperature range required. 5.6Date on which amphibians were packed for transport. 5.7Official stamp of carrier showing date of his receipt of consignment. Durable, waterproof means of containing the following documents and other essential information should be firmly attached to the container: 5.8Duplicate of consignor's and consignee's name, address and telephone number. 5.9Duplicate list of contents as in 5.4. 5.10Copies of relevant export and import licences. 5.11Copy of valid health certificate issued in accordance with the requirements of the importing country. 5.12Duplicate information regarding temperature range required.
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Hope this is a help to you.
Those which are CITES listed are as follows;
Tarantulas: Aphonopelma albiceps, Aphonopelma pallidum, Brachypelma spp.
Scorpions: Pandinus dictator, Pandinus gambiensis, Pandinus imperator (includes synonyms Pandinus africanus and Heterometrus roeseli) |
not saying that you would do that of course.
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