I am trying to import an aldabra from Seychelles and my country's import permit application form has a spot where I must write the animal's tattoo/microchip number.
I asked the seller, he gave me a 15 digit number and he says: the vet wants to know which is the best position to insert the chip NECK or TAIL?
I am baffled that someone who sells aldabras for a living is asking me this question
Also, I am very skeptical since he was about to send me the tort without the microchip, all he gave me was this form attached below (I blurred out my name and his).
I know that aldabras are classified as CITES II but I am not sure if that means it must have a chip inserted in the tort or it can just be a hard copy certificate.
I cannot call my local animal authority for advice because they are just a bunch of assholes trying to give me a hard time and are probably not sure themselves either. They are notorious for keeping animals hostage until they die because of paperwork bullshit. Bunch of crooks making dirty money helping their buddies importing livestock animals.
I assume the requirements for import here in the EU is the same with the US. Can you guys tell me what is needed for aldabras? I wish Sabine was still around, she also imported hers from Seychelles in the EU.
I asked the seller, he gave me a 15 digit number and he says: the vet wants to know which is the best position to insert the chip NECK or TAIL?
I am baffled that someone who sells aldabras for a living is asking me this question
Also, I am very skeptical since he was about to send me the tort without the microchip, all he gave me was this form attached below (I blurred out my name and his).
I know that aldabras are classified as CITES II but I am not sure if that means it must have a chip inserted in the tort or it can just be a hard copy certificate.
I cannot call my local animal authority for advice because they are just a bunch of assholes trying to give me a hard time and are probably not sure themselves either. They are notorious for keeping animals hostage until they die because of paperwork bullshit. Bunch of crooks making dirty money helping their buddies importing livestock animals.
I assume the requirements for import here in the EU is the same with the US. Can you guys tell me what is needed for aldabras? I wish Sabine was still around, she also imported hers from Seychelles in the EU.