Vegas Chad
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Then take a look here! Holy Moly! Its been a LONG time since I have seen one for sale. 
http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=52&de=520830
http://market.kingsnake.com/detail.php?cat=52&de=520830
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pohchunyee
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LOL.........$3,000 DOLLARS!!!!! I can't afford it
pohchunyee
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only 4 species is allowed to be exported out of madagascar; carpet, panther, verrucose and oustalet (i think). Hopefully she is a Cb or else... dunno what will happen when the official found out about this species posted in the classified
dunno what will happen when the official found out about this species posted in the classified
Heika
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Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. Cuz everyone's still got colonies of those, producing babies all the time....yup
Ha..
I wonder sometimes how much the governing bodies watch these reptile sales sites.There are some additional animals on the Madagascar list that can be legally exported in small quantities... some of the brookesia.
This is a great time to ask the more knowledgeable folks on the list about CITES in general. How does an animal like this, that is almost definitely not being bred in the US, end up on the market legally? What is the process with CITES when animals are shipped from other countries? What is the process with CITES for other countries? For those of us who care, is there any way to ensure that an available animal didn't just follow a circuitous route from Madagascar to the US, gaining legal paperwork along the way?
Heika
pohchunyee
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It is really hard to track them down once they are in the States i assume. Once they get into the states, they will usually be split up and transport to other places secretly. They could claimed they are "CB" too...
Kent67
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Ha..
There are some additional animals on the Madagascar list that can be legally exported in small quantities... some of the brookesia.
This is a great time to ask the more knowledgeable folks on the list about CITES in general. How does an animal like this, that is almost definitely not being bred in the US, end up on the market legally? What is the process with CITES when animals are shipped from other countries? What is the process with CITES for other countries? For those of us who care, is there any way to ensure that an available animal didn't just follow a circuitous route from Madagascar to the US, gaining legal paperwork along the way?
Heika
I've heard that USF&W officers do check that site frequently. I wouldn't be surprised if concerned people notified them as well. If he was selling it for $500 it might not raise any flags, but $3000....
I would not call this animal on the market legally, but others might. I think the price and the seller's own words point to that conclusion (the price, "really not needing" to be harrassed, not mentioning the source, and the Dr. Stahl parasite check. The latest I have heard is that smugglers are removing chameleons from Madagascar by speedboat. From there they are taken via circuitous route to countries where enforcement is not that good, ending up in places such as Germany where they end up being sold openly at expos. In Germany, the sellers apply for re-export permits from their local CITES management authority. I believe they must certify that they are captive born to be issued the permit, but obviously there's no way for the MA to verify it. It may have gained paperwork along the way, but to me, that still doesn't change it's "legal" status. Unless of course the animal in question is one that was confiscated out of the LA Reptile shipment a few years back and given to zoos, somehow making into the hands of this seller later.
pohchunyee
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Erm........ I don't blame smuggler though. Supply and demand. The demand in Europe and USA for Exotic Chameleons are high. That is why everyone wanna piece of the cake. Earning quick money! Thus, endangering the species; especially those that are hard to find in the wild, fetches good money.
pohchunyee
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Smuggling guns and drugs will get death sentence in most of the country around the world. Smuggling exotic pet however, if caught, is just fines and maybe jail. Yet, without smuggler, we won't get nice CB parson imported from Europe....LOL
Dankmeleon
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the saddest part of the high demand is half of those people kill there chams with poor care....Look at the number of chams compared to the number of active members on various cham forums for instance
curtis
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OK guys...I don't get involed in things like this but since your talking about me I feel I must. First off I'm not your everyday chameleon keeper. I have been working with chameleons for over 10 years and I think I know what I'm doing. Not to say I'm not always learning more everyday just like everone else who keeps chameleons. The chameleon at question has been in the country for almost a year and came in as cb, and I mite add who wouldnt get a fecal done with this kind of chameleon to make sure all is well? I didnt bring her in the coutry I just purchesed her, and being that she is here I have done what it takes to care for her. I have had so many e-mails about this chameleon with people wanting to buy her but still have found noone I feel with the experience to care for her, and if I don't...then I will just have to keep her. I also was hoping that with the add it may bring someone out who had a male and we could work together on breeding. As far as the money goes, that is what I paid for her and I don't feel I should have to take a loss on her. Look, I know more than anyone how inportant it is to protected our wild life, and maybe if someone knows of any zoos who would be willing to work with me on this please the let me know, but please dont thrash me for wanting to part with a chameleon I have no male for or for even having her. I love chameleons and I do my best to make them happy and heathly when they are in my care. Just say I didnt get her when she came in the country and someone else with little experience did, if by some chance she died and everyone heard about it then they would be thrashed on for killing her. I'm am glad that I have her and will not part with her untill I find someone who will take care of her as I do. One more thing....If she was $500.00 then everyone would have one, even the people that don't know how to care for them. I'm in a losing battle but I thought I would at least let everyone know how I feel.
Curtis
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Kent67
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Curtis, I am glad that you joined the conversation. If you're willing to continue there are a few things left rather cloudy. First off though, I completely understand your situation now, as it is. However, you did purchase this animal for a very high price, thus supporting the trade in protected wildlife. Since your advert did not list wc or cb as the source, it obviously leaves it wide open for debate. You said it came in as cb, but you didn't say anything about whether or not you actually believe that to be the case. I'm sure you're well aware that for her to be a legal cb animal raised in Europe or wherever, that she would have to be at minimum a 2nd or 3rd generation captive by now. Personally I seriously doubt that to be the case. If I'm wrong, please correct me. Lastly, do you happen to know whether or not she was legally brought into this country? It would be easy enough to buy a few of these in Hamburg and conceal them for a brief 9 hour flight back to the states....
PEPPERQUILL1
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Ha..
There are some additional animals on the Madagascar list that can be legally exported in small quantities... some of the brookesia.
This is a great time to ask the more knowledgeable folks on the list about CITES in general. How does an animal like this, that is almost definitely not being bred in the US, end up on the market legally? What is the process with CITES when animals are shipped from other countries? What is the process with CITES for other countries? For those of us who care, is there any way to ensure that an available animal didn't just follow a circuitous route from Madagascar to the US, gaining legal paperwork along the way?
Heika
CITES quotas only pertain to WC animals being exported unless otherwise noted.Almost any animals can be exported with f1 permits.CITES issues permits it is the recieving countries duty to see if the permits are good and which if the animals in the shipment have paperwork.Alot of Calumma are bred in Europe but aren't exported to the US because Europeans will pay more then we will for the animals so their is no reason to export them.
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PEPPERQUILL1
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Maybe a while ago but their are large colonies of many different species being bred outside of the US.The animals, parents as well as the offspring being exported must have paperwork and the parents must be proven to be f1
European countries are very strict about sales and will not tolerate illigal sales.
PEPPERQUILL1
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Smuggling guns and drugs will get death sentence in most of the country around the world. Smuggling exotic pet however, if caught, is just fines and maybe jail. Yet, without smuggler, we won't get nice CB parson imported from Europe....LOL
Actually not most countries look the other way at drug and gun smuggeling as it is a part of the countries income.Are you suggesting that all the Parsonii are illigal?I doubt our FWC officers would be stupid enough to let them thru anyway.
Crazy Chams
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Brad Ramsey
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Heika is not behind all this.
She participated in this discussion, shared her opinions and views and that is all.
Sort of what forums are for.
Curtis has begun to give some details and seems willing to participate as well.
I get the feeling he would rather not have to explain himself....and honestly he doesn't have to, but he knew putting this animal up for sale would raise an eyebrow or two and so you take the bad with the good.
In the end it's a fascinating topic and starts to have less and less to do with one specific animal.
Everyone re-tract your claws (if they're out....this doesn't seem all that fierce) and learn something from the thread.
Personally, I think at any price this animal may be a hard sell...given Curtis' requirements (which I have a great amount of respect for screening potential buyers) and the strong possibility that no one out there has a male.
Oh, and please raise your hand if you haven't bent some of these regulations
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She participated in this discussion, shared her opinions and views and that is all.
Sort of what forums are for.
Curtis has begun to give some details and seems willing to participate as well.
I get the feeling he would rather not have to explain himself....and honestly he doesn't have to, but he knew putting this animal up for sale would raise an eyebrow or two and so you take the bad with the good.
In the end it's a fascinating topic and starts to have less and less to do with one specific animal.
Everyone re-tract your claws (if they're out....this doesn't seem all that fierce) and learn something from the thread.
Personally, I think at any price this animal may be a hard sell...given Curtis' requirements (which I have a great amount of respect for screening potential buyers) and the strong possibility that no one out there has a male.
Oh, and please raise your hand if you haven't bent some of these regulations
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