Welcome to kingsnake.com's message board system. Here you may share and discuss information with others about your favorite reptile and amphibian related topics such as care and feeding, caging requirements, permits and licenses, and more. Launched in 1997, the kingsnake.com message board system is one of the oldest and largest systems on the internet.
What is the positively safest/legal way to ship venomous at this time ? And if venomous is not shipped legal say with a company like UPS, even though UPS is not federal involved like the USPS, wouldn't the fact of the hazardous material shipping law make it a federal case ? I'm having a debate with a person on this.
Thanks
Chambo
I believe currently the only legal way to ship them is via the airlines. There might be other avenues available, but one would need to contact IATA to learn what they are.
According to the IATA regs I have, they must be in wooden crates with secondary containment inside the crates (another crate, bags, plastic containers). The crates must have wire mesh attatched over the 'door' before it is sealed shut. Wire bands are then to be placed around the crate.
Technically. According to IATA. The regs vary for inside containment/seperation depending on what species are being shipped and their size.
-Michael B.
FYI. Northwest Airlines ships hot stuff if you are not a known shipper. They must watch you pack the box though. I have used them with great success twice.
Help, tips & resources quick links
Manage your user and advertising accounts
Advertising and services purchase quick links
