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I need help here. Where can I get info on the proper methods for packaging and shipping rattlesnakes? Thanks.

I would ask Victory Reptiles, they are in the classifieds. From what I understand, they do a pretty good job, I havent bought a venomous snake yet, hoping to one day.

Thanks for the response. NP

Try this link
http://web.me.com/tonkashouse/Doug_Taylor_Reptiles/IATA.html

Doug Taylor Reptiles

Venomous snakes, such a s rattlesnakes can be shiped by Delta Dash. Delta Dash should be at any airport with Delta. They way i know to package them is to bag the snake, lable the bag, then put the bag snugly into a crate with mesh breathing holes and mark it as perishable. then put a lable saying dangerous/venomous animal.

Delta airlines is the only one that accepts venomous unless their has been recent additions for acceptable airlines? We shipped delta since 1996 up until 2009 for helodermids. You must first become a known, verified shipper[which is a process]. Then the airline regulation packing calls for a wood crate that is at least 1/2 inch thick with steel corners on it. The crate must be sealed closed with screws. The venomous herps in the box must be double bagged and tied in knots [we use nylon zip ties]. The box must display a shipping label with both common name and latin name of the listed species in the box along with quanity. The box must also be marked venomous on all 4 sides. A real joy to ship, just another reason we have removed venomous from our collection.
Cheers, Bob
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