Long eared hedgehog
Lemiechinus auritus
Species Overview
Essential information for importers and breeders
| Scientific Name | Lemiechinus auritus |
| Common Name | |
| Origin | Egypt |
Legal Status & Permits
All export documentation handled by our team
CITES Classification
Listed under CITES Appendix . Export requires a valid CITES export permit issued by the Egyptian CITES Management Authority (Nature Conservation Sector – EEAA).
EU Import Regulations
Classified as Annex B under EU Wildlife Trade Regulations (EC) No 338/97. Import into the EU requires a valid import permit from the destination country’s CITES authority.
EU Annex B – Import Permit NeededVeterinary Requirements
Health certificate issued by the General Organization for Veterinary Services (GOVS), Egypt. Animals undergo quarantine inspection before export. EU BCP inspection on arrival.
Health Certificate ProvidedWholesale Pricing
FOB Cairo Airport – Prices in EUR, exclusive of shipping
Small Order
- Sexed pairs available
- Health certificate included
- CITES permit included
- IATA-compliant packaging
Medium Order
- Sexed pairs available
- Health certificate included
- CITES permit included
- IATA-compliant packaging
- Priority scheduling
Large Order
- Sexed pairs available
- Health certificate included
- CITES permit included
- IATA-compliant packaging
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom scheduling
Shipping & Logistics
Door-to-airport live animal shipping from Cairo
Order Confirmation & Deposit
Order confirmed with 50% deposit. CITES permit application submitted to EEAA. Processing time: 2–4 weeks.
Collection & Quarantine
Animals collected and held in our licensed facility for health inspection and quarantine period as required.
Veterinary Inspection
Official health certificate issued by GOVS. Animals inspected and cleared for export.
IATA Packing & Airport Delivery
Animals packed in IATA-compliant containers with heat/cold packs. Delivered to Cairo International Airport cargo terminal.
Air Freight & Arrival
Direct flights to major EU airports. Transit time: 4–8 hours. Full tracking provided. BCP inspection at destination airport.
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