Introduction: How to Ship a Tiger to Canada
I was discussing the matter of international wildlife shipping with a friend of mine, and she said, "Shipping is less complicated then you might think...then again, I'm biased, given that I do it all day long. The trick is to get the tiger into the box to begin with...after that you're all set. If you survive."
Now, my own current problems with UPS aside, I didn't think that it would be all that tricky. After a brief experiment, it appears as though I was right.
Step 1: Research 1
I gathered my reference materials
Step 2: Research 2
I learned all I could about tigers
Step 3: Research 3
I took extensive notes
Step 4: Hunt 1
I looked for tigers in the mythology section, as they have a powerful presence that causes stories to be told. No tigers found.
Step 5: Hunt 2
I looked for tigers in the children's section, for similar reasons. No tigers found.
Step 6: Hunt 3
I then remembered that tigers liked to eat, so I checked the fridge. I found many bottles, but no tigers.
Step 7: Hunt 4
Tigers like to play in water, but all I found was a towel that I had left behind.
Step 8: Hunt 5
I briefly checked the piano, before I remembered that tigers have stripes to help them blend in with their surroundings.
Step 9: Hunt 6
Ah, but tigers live in other parts of the world! I checked China...
Step 10: Hunt 7
I checked Siberia...
Step 11: Hunt 8
Then I found a Bengal tiger in India!
Step 12: Lure 1
I then distracted the tiger.
Step 13: Lure 2
And I started to lure him away.
Step 14: Lure 3
I brought him near the box.
Step 15: Lure 4
The hard part, as everyone knows, is getting him into the box. I switched lures.
Step 16: Lure 5
Once he took the bait, it was just a matter of sealing the box and cutting the string. This gives the tiger something to play with on his trip.
Step 17: Box and Ship
Then I just needed to address it and send it. The warning is obviously important.
170 Comments
5 years ago
This is why Instructables needs a "Like" button.
8 years ago on Introduction
lol
8 years ago on Introduction
LOL
9 years ago
Love it
9 years ago
Best. Instructable. Ever.
11 years ago on Step 17
Without a proper postal code the tiger could be held up in customs for weeks possibly endangering the lives of many customs personnel. A better address would have been:
From USA
To Quebec, Canada
(only French Canadians have the imagination necessary for keeping tigers)
90210
Warning: Tiger Inside!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Then shouldn't that warning be in French also?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Oui, en français aussi!
Reply 10 years ago on Step 17
It should be:
De: Etats-Unis
Pour: Quebec, Canada
90210
Avertissment: a l'interreur Tiger!
It would be much better.
Reply 10 years ago on Step 17
Above is what Google Translate said.
Reply 10 years ago on Step 17
good point.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Ca va etre:
"Avertissement:
Tigre entre ca!"
Or something; my French is quite limited.
14 years ago on Step 17
i found this very informative, now i know what to do if i ever have to ship a tiger to canada i also understand that this was just a test run with a smaller and less dangerous tiger
Reply 10 years ago on Step 17
maybe.
14 years ago on Step 17
GASP!! you didn't leave holes so the tiger could breathe! i hope that tiger survived, you big mean animal-hating person you!
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
A dead tiger is easier to cook
Reply 10 years ago on Step 17
shut up.
Reply 10 years ago on Step 17
dude: relax. look at the comments where he traps it.
11 years ago on Step 17
You can turn this into a great children's book.
Reply 10 years ago on Step 17
agreed!!!!