advice on what to do

[mattyf]

hey guys i think i got myself into a pickle.

I'm fairly new to the reptile scene. i got a coastal carpet python about 1 month ago and i wasn't told that a movement advice was needed to purchase any reptiles. the only reason that i found this out is because i went and purchased a blue tongue skink and the guy told me that my form wasn't filled out properly. and i rang the guy that i purchased it off cant get into contact with the previous owner as he has moved house. So any info and advice would be good at the moment.

i have been told that i might have to surrender my python as a result to this.

 

[SnakeTrader]

ring the environmental protection agency?, im not sure.

 

[mattyf]

i will be ringing them tomorrow

 

[amy5189]

yeah, you will just have to ring the environment people from your state and see what you can do. but if surrending your python is what it takes to not risk your entire future collection, it may be the best thing to do.

 

[barbed_wire_dove]

oh no...
good luck!

 

[mattyf]

yeh i wont have any problems giving it up to save my license. but it will be hard as me and my wife are attached to him

 

[amy5189]

yeah i can imagine. i wouldn't give up any of my babies. even though half of them like to bite me! but your first snake is always your favourite too, so it will be hard. but i'm sure if you explain the situation, they may be able to sort something out.
at least you will be upfront and honest. it would be a different story if they found out about it doing a random house check etc. this way you are telling them everything.

 

[SnakeTrader]

they wont take ur snake mate. if they try to take it. say it carked it. they'll know what to do.

 

[Barno111]

they wont take ur snake mate. if they try to take it. say it carked it. they'll know what to do.

And lying will just make the matter worst. Just be straight up with them. If they need to take the snake let them. They might even let you keep it. You never know!

 

[mattyf]

if i dont tell them and they visit i will be in more trouble wont i

 

[SnakeTrader]

if you live in QLD and only have a few snake, you will not get a vist my friend, not in yr wildest dreams. ur low priority

 

[gozz]

Just tell the truth where and who you bought it off cheers

 

[mattyf]

cool thanks mate. will do, i dont want to be the one getting stung from all this.

 

[bigi]

i did that once, forgot the bloody import permit although we did have the export permit at the other end.
do what i did, put a letter down in writing and send it to them. We all make mistakes, but you need to be honest and upfront with them. In the end they phoned me and told me not to do it again and everything would be ok, They did not confirm this in writing although i have detailed all the correspondence we had, if anything crops up. I find the department in Vic to be incredibly quick, responsive, and friendly to deal with, in regards to herp related issues. Its refreshing.
Good Luck

 

[mattyf]

thanks bigi

 

[=bECS=]

Show us some pics of your collection mate as yours
must have some crackers hey

LOL you mean google had some crackers!! :lol:

Just be honest, they are not a big bad monster, be calm and polite, you wont have a problem.

 

[dbr0000]

hay matty im in sa and ive just been through the same sort of thing i have a murry darling and a bearded dragon and didnt know that i needed a licence till i got a bredli a month ago i rang and spoke to parks and wild life told them that i didnt know and that i want to do the rite thing. they were great they sent me out the forms to fill in with a ph no to call if i needed help. 1 week later and i got the licence. just be truthful so it dont stop your future reptiles good luck

 

[mattyf]

thanks dbr0000..

 

[Allies_snakes]

i lost my movement advices in the bris floods last year (flood damaged) and the epa had info on the previous owner who I couldnt track down to get copies. The epa had copies anyway that they sent me, they (epa) were useful in the sense that they had the owners updated info. you mite find he is listed with them..good luck and i hope you get to keep him

 

[mattyf]

hey guys im getting a movement advice from the old owner so my butt is going to be covered. thanks for those that gave advice. it helped