Shipping Inverts

[zinto]

I just got off the phone with USPS and was told that the only inverts that can be sent through the mail are crickets and mealworms and that's only during the Spring and Fall seasons. The guy told me that he's never even heard of anyone sending insects through the mail at all. I'm thinking this guy either doesn't have a clue what he's talking about, or we're just not telling them what we're shipping. Just looking for some help/confirmation on what is and is not allowed. Thanks guys. (This thread is also posted in the "Seller/Shop Inquiries/Warnings" Forum. I wasn't exactly sure where to put it )

Nick

 

[xelda]

9.3.8 Bees
Bees are acceptable in the continental surface mail when shipped under federal and state regulations to ensure that they are free of disease. Packages of honeybees must bear special handling postage, except those sent at a First-Class Mail rate. Only queen honeybees may be shipped via air transportation. Each queen honeybee shipped via air transportation may be accompanied by up to eight attendant honeybees.

9.3.9 Other Insects
Other live, nonpoisonous, and nondisease-conveying insects, including flies of the family Drosophilidae, may be sent through the mail when properly prepared for mailing and when shipped under regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Such insects mailed to the Republic of Palau are also subject to the regulations of Palau.

9.3.10 Live Scorpions
Live scorpions that are to be used for medical research or the manufacture of antivenin are accepted only in the continental surface mail when packaged in a double mailing container, both parts of which are closed or fastened to prevent escape of the scorpions. The inner container must be of material that cannot be punctured by the scorpions and must be plainly marked "Live Scorpions." Cushioning material must be used when necessary to prevent shifting of the inner container. The outer container must be strong enough to prevent crushing of the package or exposure of the contents during normal handling in the mail. The outer container must be plainly marked "Live Scorpions."

These are the USPS regulations that are quoted several times on their site:
http://pe.usps.gov/text/dmm300/601.htm
http://pe.usps.com/Archive/PDF/DMMArchive1209/C022.pdf (pdf)
http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/bulletin/2005/html/pb22154/dm7.html

 

[bugmankeith]

What is the proper way to send a feeder roach in the united states? Packaging, and any special writing on the package,plus postage and handling.

 

[BeetleExperienc]

Shipping...

Nick,

He didn't know what he was talking about. Check out the link "USPS rules on shipping" on this page:

http://www.beetle-experience.com/b-links6l.htm

Unless they were one of the types of insects that xelda mentioned, they don't even have to know what you have in the box.

Steven

 

[bugmankeith]

Ok so can anyone tell me how to ship a feeder roach? Like how to package it properly so it doesnt die through shipping. I'm assuming the box must say "fragile" on it?

 

[MEXICOYA415]

Nice link but do you think you could break that down a bit cause I wanna know the main facts before my head turns grey.