I've been importing animals from Africa and South America for some time now, it is 100% illegal to import a gravid snake..........Does it get done, yes................Sometimes animals come in and they ovulate, after they arrive.

I am very friendly with many DEC officers in the NY, area....Give one a call up and ask them if you can import a gravid animal. Anyone who has been importing snakes for a long time should know the answer to this, most of the time the DEC does not know if they are gravid nor do they care to check but it is 100% illegal and you will be fined. You will be fined for incorrect packing even if it is not your fault and you will be fined and possibly brought up on charges for importing gravid animals. This is directly from the horses mouth, I deal with DEC on the regular @ NY airports. Hope this helps

Mike Brooks
TNS Reptiles
Long Island,NY
631-732-4233

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