Only problem with this is it says is ALL SNAKES ARE PROHIBITED, but can always say its a Lizard.





Thank you for your inquiry. Effective January 1, 2005, UPS will accept

live animals for U.S. domestic transportation between the 48 contiguous

states on a limited basis. This service is not offered to/from Hawaii,

Alaska, Puerto Rico or internationally.



Packages containing live animals must be prepared in accordance with

specific packaging requirements. Packages containing live animals must

provide for the basic humane care and safety of the animal during

transportation. Any package containing a live animal shall be considered

a perishable commodity and will be accepted for transportation solely at

the shipper’s risk for any damage or loss arising from the perishable

nature of the item. UPS shall not be liable for any special, incidental,

or consequential damages.



In the event a package containing a prohibited item is found in transit,

that package will be stopped at the UPS facility where discovered. UPS

reserves the right to appropriately dispose of the contents of the

package.



Endangered or Threatened Species



In addition to the enclosed list, any live animal that is an Endangered

Species is prohibited by UPS and will not be accepted for transportation.

Shippers must refer to the list posted on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service Web site at:



http://endangered.fws.gov/wildlife.html#Species



Also, the Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants 50 CFR 17.11 and

17.12, December 1999 at:



http://endangered.fws.gov/50cfr_animals.pdf





Service Type



Live animals will only be accepted for transportation when shipped via UPS

Next Day Air service, and such shipments will only be accepted Monday

through Thursday.





Packaging



Design and Construction of the Primary Container: All live animals offered

for transportation must be in a new box. Corrugated boxes must be

constructed of a minimum of 275 # bursting strength corrugated or 44 edge

crush test. It is recommended that any package containing animals

requiring moisture during transportation be constructed of water-resistant

material such as wax coated, wax impregnated, or plastic corrugated.

Minimal ventilation holes should be provided as necessary.



Internal Packaging and Other Considerations: Internal packaging materials

must be used based on the characteristics of the animal, taking into

consideration the necessary humane care for the animal while in

transportation. Lizards and geckos should be individually contained in

bags constructed of breathable material, such as burlap. Insects should

be contained in individual primary containers such as plastic jars with

ventilation. Fish must be double bagged in strong plastic bags with a

minimum thickness of 4 mils. Each primary bag should be approximately one

third full of water with the remainder filled with oxygen.



Additional Considerations: Additional components such as food, moisture,

and temperature controls should be added as necessary to provide a safe

environment during transportation. Additional cushioning should be added

to prevent movement of the primary containers or receptacles within the

outer box.





Accepted Live Animals



This is a comprehensive list of live animals accepted for transportation.

Shippers are prohibited from shipping any animal not listed here. The

following live animals are accepted for transportation unless poisonous,

venomous, and/or a Threatened or Endangered Species:



Amphibians (All): e.g., frogs, salamanders, toads

Crustaceans (All): e.g., crabs, lobsters, shrimp

Fish (All)

Insects (Limited to beneficial insects only): e.g., bees, butterflies,

lady bugs

Mollusks (All): e.g., clams, mussels, snails

Reptiles (Limited to the following):

Lizards: e.g., chameleons, geckos, iguanas, monitors

Turtles: freshwater turtles (except: snapping turtles), land tortoises,

sea turtles

Worms (All)



Please note that any animal not specifically listed on the accepted list

above is prohibited by UPS and will not be accepted for transportation.





Prohibited Live Animals



Live animals that are prohibited from being shipped and are not accepted

for transportation include, but are not limited to:



Any poisonous, venomous, or threatening animal

Any Threatened or Endangered Species

Arachnids: mites, scorpions, spiders, ticks

Birds

Crocodiles: alligators, caimans, crocodiles, gavials

Obnoxious Insects: flies, locusts, mosquitoes, termites, weevils

Mammals

Snakes (All): venomous or non-venomous



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Conrad

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