Transport
Possibilities for every destination
The best way to deliver our reptiles
Transport is always the customer's responsibility
USA, Canada, Asia, Europe
DDI
Dutch Dragon Imports is a well known importer/exporter of Herpetofauna. They are located in Amsterdam and they also visit several reptile shows like Hamm and Houten. DDI organizes multiple transports to and from the United States a year. Especially in those periods when Terraristika Hamm takes place. Transport to Asia is possible on request. Whether transport within Europe is possible, depends on the distance, which will also influence the price.
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Cost EU->USA/ Canada: $160 for 1 animal plus $60 for each additional animal. The animals will be shipped to your home address and you will receive a tracking code. All animals remain in their original (Braplast) container since there is no pause on their trip. They do get misted during their trip.
(Updated on the 30th of June 2021)
USA, Asia, Germany, other countries on request.
Rare-Herps.de
Rare-Herps is a German Import/Export business who basically ships world wide. There are fixed prices for USA transport. Other prices might depend on the distance (within Europe) or the amount of animals transported.
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Cost EU-USA:
Flight: $100 each for 1-3 animals
$90 each for 4-9 animals
$70 each for 4-9 animals
FedEx: $55 per address
+6.5% of the animal's value as VAT
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UK, Netherlands, Germany
Reptile Hunters
Reptile Hunters is a British company located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. They mainly ship to Ireland but they also organize European runs where they make 3 stops: They drive from Belgium (Antwerp) to the Netherlands (DDI post Amsterdam) and to Germany (Hamm Mercure Hotel). From here, they can bring back animals to Northern Ireland. It is possible to get your animals shipped to Ireland with Reptile Hunters. For transport to the rest of the UK, they collaborate with Reptasia Animal Couriers.
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Cost EU->Ireland: £50 + €30 Health certificate from our vet (Brexit regulation)
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Cost EU->UK: £95 + €30 Health certificate from our vet (Brexit regulation)
UK, Netherlands, Germany
Reptile Courier EU
Reptile Courier EU is a British company located in Doncaster. They do runs within the UK and they also drive to the Houten show in the Netherlands as well as to the Hamm show in Germany. From here, animals can be shipped back to the UK. To make a booking, you have to fill in the booking form on their website. Currently Reptile Courier EU is working on the new Brexit regulations. Once everything is arranged, they will start shipping from the European shows again!
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+ €30 Health certificate from our vet (Brexit regulation)
Eastern Europe
Fauna Service
Fauna Service is a professional animal courier located in Poland. They do not only ship reptiles, but large mammals as well. Fauna Service makes runs through Europe and adds your address to the run when possible. I personally used this courier for Poland and was very satisfied.
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Cost: depends on the location
Europe
Service 4 Pets
Service 4 Pets is a new company located in Bulgaria. They make runs through Europe and stop at fixed places where you can meet for pick up/ drop off reptiles. They cover countries like Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria Belgium and the Netherlands. You can find the exact tour on their page. Prices depend on the travel distance.
Europe
Bo Reptiles
Bo Reptiles is a Belgian Reptile Shop located in Pont-Ã -Celles. They make several runs through Europe where they stop at fixed meeting points. Bo Reptiles covers countries like Belgium, Germany (Dortmund, Hanovre, Leipzig, Munich, Nuremberg, Frankfurt, Koln), Czech Republic (Prague, Brno), Austria (Vienna, Innsbruck), Hungary (Budapest), Slovenia (Maribor, Ljubjana), Italy (Verona, Milano). You can find their tours on their page.
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Cost: €50 for 1
€70 for 2
€90 for 3
€100 for 4
Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy
Komodo Zoo Services
Guillem from Komodo Zoo Services is originated from Spain and organizes some trips through Europe. His route consists of multiple pick up points. It is an official animal courier and they posses a specialized van to transport animals in the right conditions.
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Cost Houten-> pick up point: €50/animal or €200 for a large box
France, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slowakia
Tom from AB Snakes is a Belgian courier and reptile seller. He drives once or twice a month to France and every 2 weeks to the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland. Prices depend on the distance of the pick up point. Prices are per box which can contain multiple animals.
AB Snakes
Eastern Europe
Petfarm
Jozsef B. has a reptile import and transport company. They are located in Budapest. Jozsef visits the Hamm Reptile show from where he can take reptiles back to Eastern Europe. Cities they visit are: Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava, Prague (the Ziva show) , Maribor, Ljubljana, Padova, Kossice and sometimes Rome. The price depends on the location they have to travel to.
Europe
Arctus Pet Transport
This licensed pet courier mainly ships mammals, but on request they are happy to transport your reptiles. The possible destinations depend on their planned trips. I used Arctus Pet Transport myself to ship a crestie to Slowakia once. They used a heath pack and both the costumer and I were very satisfied. The price depends on the distance of the trip.
Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands
Tiago Oliveira
Tiago drives through Europe now and then. Especially for the Houten show in September and December.
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Cost: around €30 + €12 extra if door shipping is needed
Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands
Kaiser Pets Transport
Alexander from Kaiser Pets Transport is located in the North of Spain. He posts his courier tours across Europe on his Facebook and Instagram page. Price depends on the destination.
Europe
IKS Internationaler Kurier Service GmbH
IKS courier service is based in Germany. They can transport your animals within Europe. Prices depend on the distance of the trip. For export, they are working with Rare-Herps.de and Zoo-Logisch.
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Germany, Austria
ST-Exotics
Thomas is a German breeder who attends the Houten and Hamm shows with his own table of ST-Exotics. For a small price, he is happy to take reptiles with him that need to be delivered to Germany or Austria. The animals will be sent from his place to your home address with the German postal service which has the option to safely ship animals.
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Cost Houten/Hamm->Germany: €50 +€10 for each additional animal (normal size animals). Door delivery.
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Cost Houten/Hamm-> Austria: €65 + €10 for each additional animal (normal size animals). Door delivery
Denmark
Rob W.
Rob delivers crickets to reptile shops here in Belgium. He lives in Denmark and drives to Belgium and back every 2 weeks. He is happy to bring your reptiles to Denmark.
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Cost: €70 for a box (multiple animals)
Italy, Germany
The-snakes Garage
The-snakes Garage is a snake breeder originated from the south of Italy. They attend Houten shows and can transport your reserved animals back to Italy. Their route is shown on their Facebook page.
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Cost: €70 for 1 crested. Price will vary for more depending on the amount.
Norway, Sweden
Greek Myth Reptiles
Tony is a crested gecko breeder known as Greek Myth Reptiles, based in Norway. Transport from our tiny Belgium back to Norway is possible around 4 times a year! Pick up point is Oslo. Transport to Sweden is also possible on request
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Cost BE-Norway: €50 per animal
Cost Be-Sweden: depends on location
Italy
Marcello M.
Marcello often drives from Italy to reptile shows and back and he also visits The Netherlands once in a while. In Italy, Marcello can pick up/ drop off animals at 3 locations: Rome, Verona and Palermo.
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Cost: €60 per animal
(Updated 25th of June 2021)