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Hi
I have a large collection of snakes and lizards and just want to check that I would be able to bring them to Spain from the UK (driving). I am also hoping to breed them so wondered if there people are likely to purchase reptiles for their enjoyment or hobby?
Many thanks
Posted: Tue May 1, 2018 6:01pm
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I can't envisage any real problem. However, if any of them are on the DEFRA list of protected species, then you'd officially need DEFRA approval. If any of them are indigenous to Spain, then you'd also need approval from both the Spanish state and the autonomous community you plan to move to.
Having said that, we brought out our Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise, after getting all the necessary approvals, and weren't checked at any of the border crossings.
Posted: Tue May 1, 2018 10:49pm
Louise7791 wrote on Tue May 1, 2018 11:55am:
Hi
I have a large collection of snakes and lizards and just want to check that I would be able to bring them to Spain from the UK (driving). I am also hoping to breed them so wondered if there people are likely to purchase reptiles for their enjoyment or hobby?
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Many thanks
Thanks for your reply which is very helpful :-)
Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2019 10:34pm
Hi Jim
We would love to bring our Sulcata Tortoise with us to Spain next year. What approvals do you need to bring a tortoise over please?
Many thanks
Sian
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