EXPORTATION

We love sharing our beauty and dedicated work of breeding chameleons for nearly 30 years . . . with the world!  

If you live outside the United States and are interested in importing 
a beautiful group of our very special Panther Chameleons . . . 
We've made it altogether possible!!

Here are some basic steps to begin our export process:

STEP 1:  Panther Chameleons are a CITES Appendix II species, and will require an official CITES Permit in order to legally export. You will need to contact the Fish & Wildlife divison of management in your own  country, to find out whether or not you can legally import Panther Chameleons (Furcifer pardalis).   If so, your Fish & Wildlife authorities will advise you as to what documentation will be required in order to import them legally.  Some countries will require their own  import permit, health certificate and other additional documentation, while others will not.  NOTE: When you reach out to us to inquire about an export, we must have this information in advance, in order to proceed.

STEP 2: Exportation is a detailed process that takes time, patience, extra work and added expense.  The export process and costs associated, are the same regardless of how many chameleons are being sent (1 or 100).  For this reason, we have a (5+) chameleon minimum for each export order.  Anything less, is not financially or timewise, feasible. 

When initiating your export, we will require a non-refundable 20% deposit toward the estimated total of Panthers applied for, as well as $1,500.00 (US) toward estimated fees/ freight and documention rquirements.  All payments are made by Bank Wire Transfer only.

STEP 3:  Once your initial deposit and estimated fee payment is made, we will apply for your CITES permit.  The permit approval process takes anywhere from 45 - 90 days, depending on how quickly the USF&W completes your application.  Permits are valid for up to 6 months after the issue date.

STEP 4:  Once your pemit is approved, selection of your chameleons can begin.  The age range, bloodlines and sex ratios of the chameleons you choose from, will vary on availability at the time of selection.  We breed year round and always have beautiful specimens from various locales to choose from.  You will have exciting prospects to consider when the time comes!!  You can expect to choose from males and/or females, ranging between 2.5 months to 18 months of age.  

STEP 5:  After final selections are made and your initial deposit(s) is applied to your order, final costs are calculated and any remaining balance is paid prior to shipping.

We hope this summary of the exportation process is helpful.  Please email us at info@chameleonsonly.com, if you have any other speciific questions and we'll be happy to answer them for you.  We look forward to sending some of the finest Panther Chameleons ever produced, all over the world bringing joy to many!