This is especially important if you plan on keeping the camel beyond your trip or as a pet. Camels can live for 40 to 50 years.They need vaccinations, grooming, and proper nutrition.

Depending on what you will need the camel for, you may need to make some additional preparations. It is best to make these preparations ahead of time. This way, you will have everything ready for your camel, and you won't have to scramble to make any last minute purchases. Here are some things to keep in mind:

Camels can go for a long time without drinking water, but they need food daily.Before you buy your camel, it might be a good idea to have some food prepared for it. This is especially important if you plan on traveling with your camel to places where it cannot graze.

Just like cats and dogs, camels need yearly vaccinations as well. They also need to be trained, not just for riding, but also to handle proper grooming.

Depending on where you live, you might need special clearances, authorizations, and paperwork in order to own a camel. For example, if you live in the United Kingdom, for example, get a DWA license . You need this license to legally keep a camel in the UK.

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Plan the journey home. Depending on where you live, this can be not only expensive for you, but stressful for the camel. In general, ground-based transportation will be less expensive and less stressful than overseas transportation. If you are using an agency to transport your camel overseas, be sure to ask if they offer any aftercare. Some agencies just drop the camel off at a predetermined location, and how you get your camel home from there is up to you.