The Canada Border Services Agency says officers discovered two live tarantulas hidden inside plastic containers at the Edmonton International Airport earlier this year.
It turns out the species of tarantula, which is native to Hong Kong, did not require permits to import into Canada.But the agency says the spiders were seized because they weren’t transported humanely.The agency says all living creatures, including pets, must be declared when importing them into Canada in order to avoid spreading disease and introducing foreign species.“CBSA officers were able to find and rescue these two tarantulas from inhumane shipping methods.
“The CBSA works closely with its enforcement partners, including enforcement officers, to keep Canada’s border secure and stop the illegal wildlife trade.”
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