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I'm in need of some help bringing a few family members home. being in the military and having pets is like having extended family even if they are cold blooded and my Common boa (Davy) and my RedBlood (Milly) are like my kids. I've spent my three years in England did a tour in Afghanistan and now I'm heading home Back to the US. I was told there is no way to bring my pets back with out spending thousands of dollars going through pet traders and shipping company's. so this is my plea! if there is anyone out there who can help me or knows of a way to help me please email me @ Spartanboy45@yahoo.com I get my orders in Early July and have been worried to death about losing my pets. So if anyone knows a cheaper way or a better way please get in touch. Thank you for your time and any help you can offer.

Sincerely SRA Zachary M, Orwick

Here's a long shot.

There is a regular reptile show in Hamm Germany. March is the next one I think. There are a number of US reptile guys that bring, and take back animals to and from the show.

There must also be someone from where you are that will be attending and can move reptiles to that show.

You still need to find an American who can bring back your boas and then they can ship them to your US address.

A really long way around, and it still will be expensive, but no where near the traditional export costs associated with just two snakes.

Good luck!

Michael

Shipping live animals is expensive, no way around it. Boxing fees alone are sky high. It's very likely that in even the cheapest scenario, you'll pay several times the worth of the animals in shipping/customs/permits/inspection fees.

But our pets are often times beyond price. If that's the case with you, you do have some options.

Price a few shippers on the IPATA.org website. They have an online directory.

Check the big shippers, FedEx ships animals, so does Delta Air cargo. I'm not sure about UPS or DHL, but it wouldn't hurt to ask.

Good luck.