Moving African pygmy hedgehog to Australia

[GariTheBoy]

Hello, I need some information if you could, please, help me.
I am planning to move from Europe, more precisely from Serbia which is not in EU, to Australia and I have African pygmy hedgehog for pet.
Is it possible to import them to Australia, I am not sure is it legal to have them for pets in Australia?
If it's legal, do you know how procedure looks like and how long all preparations take before we start a trip?

[admin]

Re: Moving African pygmy hedgehog to Australia

GariTheBoy - Australia doe not accept hedgehogs from any country. As a matter of fact, there are very few animals outside of dogs and cats that can enter the country. (horses from select countries, birds and rabbits from New Zealand) Sorry..
Susan

[GariTheBoy]

Re: Moving African pygmy hedgehog to Australia

Thanks Susan!
Do you know is it allowed to import them to Canada? Because I have two option for moving Australia or Canada and I would really like to bring my pet there.

[admin]

Re: Moving African pygmy hedgehog to Australia

Hedgehogs do not fall into any of the categories that Canada recognizes, but they are a very pet friendly country. You may want to contact them here and inquire: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/contact-us/eng/.
Susan