Does anyone know if it possible to bring reptiles from Canada into Costa Rica?
We have adopted/rescued a number of reptiles that we would like to bring with us when we relocate as we have grown very attached to them after nursing them back to a health.
We have 2 snakes, a chameleon, and an iguana. We have read that it is illegal to keep native species as pets in Costa Rica, However, they were all born in Canada, not imported from another country and we can prove that, So does that mean they would still considered native to Costa Rica?
The resources on this are limited, so we are hoping that someone might be able to provide some insight. Or provide us some resources that will help us.
These pets are very dear to us and we don't want to leave them behind, or worry about finding them a new home that has the adequate knowledge of how to take care of them properly.
Thank you,
Sarah
We have adopted/rescued a number of reptiles that we would like to bring with us when we relocate as we have grown very attached to them after nursing them back to a health.
We have 2 snakes, a chameleon, and an iguana. We have read that it is illegal to keep native species as pets in Costa Rica, However, they were all born in Canada, not imported from another country and we can prove that, So does that mean they would still considered native to Costa Rica?
The resources on this are limited, so we are hoping that someone might be able to provide some insight. Or provide us some resources that will help us.
These pets are very dear to us and we don't want to leave them behind, or worry about finding them a new home that has the adequate knowledge of how to take care of them properly.
Thank you,
Sarah
