Note: Boxes of approximately identical size, securely fastened to prevent separation in transit, may be accepted for mailing as a single parcel if the mailpiece does not exceed DMM limits for combined length and girth or exceed 70 pounds in weight.
Boxes are not to be stacked more than 10 units high. Go to No. Are the date and hour of hatching noted on box by representative of hatchery who has personal knowledge of facts? Did shipment originate at another office, or was it sent by air express or air cargo and then presented for mailing? Before accepting, take special precautions to ensure that shipment is in excellent condition.
Is the shipment being mailed with a special handling service charge, in addition to regular postage? Exception: shipment is being mailed via air transportation. Shipment must include special handling service to be mailable. If not COD, go to No.
Is poultry being mailed sufficiently early in week to avoid arrival at the delivery post office on Sunday or holiday, or on afternoon preceding Sunday or holiday?
Can poultry be delivered to addressee within 72 hours of time of hatching, regardless of whether addressee resides in town or on rural or highway contract route? Mailers must be in compliance and may ship disease-free adult birds domestically under all applicable governmental laws and regulations, including the Lacey Act, the Endangered Species Act ESA , the Animal Welfare Act, regulations of the U.
Department of Agriculture, U. Fish and Wildlife Service, and any state, municipal, or local ordinances. In addition, each container or package must be marked as required by U.
Adult birds must be properly packaged and able to sustain shipment without food or water because liquids, moisture, and loose foodstuffs can cause damage to the shipping container, other mail, and Postal Service equipment during transport.
Adult birds are mailable only when sent under the following conditions:. Indemnity may be paid only for articles that are lost, damaged, or for missing contents, and not for death of the birds in transit if there is no visible damage to the mailing container.
See DMM The mailing of scorpions is limited by the restrictions in 18 U. Under this limitation, scorpions are mailable only when sent for the purposes of medical research use or the manufacture of antivenin.
Scorpions are nonmailable under any other circumstances. Live scorpions are mailable only if EACH of the following conditions is met:. Must be for delivery only within the continental United States. Must be properly packaged prior to mailing, as follows:. Small, harmless, cold—blooded animals, except for snakes, turtles, and turtle eggs, are mailable only when they meet certain requirements.
For some examples, see Exhibit General Requirements:. Specific Requirements by Animal:. Baby Alligators.
Baby Caimans. Reptiles and Amphibians. The dead bodies, or parts thereof, of any wild animals, wild birds, or eggs are acceptable for mailing only when they are lawfully killed or taken, and their shipment is not prohibited by law of the United States or of the state, territory, district, or foreign country or subdivision thereof in which killed or taken or offered for shipment.
Mailing of fresh game is also subject to these standards. Dead animals or parts of animals include two groups of items:. Game birds, fish, or other animals to be used for food. Animals or animal parts to be used in conservation studies or to be preserved by taxidermy.
Skip top navigation. Postal Explorer. Toggle navigation Postal Explorer. Skip side navigation. See the specific instructions as noted for the following kinds of animals: Live bees, Live, day—old poultry, Live adult birds, Live scorpions only under limited circumstances , Other small, harmless, cold—blooded animals, The following additional conditions apply: Honeybees. Honeybees are acceptable only via surface transportation, and must bear special handling fees, in addition to regular postage.
No Handwarmers, ever. Handwarmers and heat packs with durations less than 40 hours kill animals. Using any heat pack when temps at either the origin or destination are 70F or above can easily kill animals. If you are dealing with straddling temps or have any concerns whatsoever, contact us for recommendations! We're making it easy to make a difference. With each shipment you have the choice to make a small micro-donation to USARK - "a science, education and conservation-based advocacy for the responsible private ownership of, and trade in reptiles".
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If I'm going to ship a reptile, there is no other option for me. Learn to pack like the pros. Take advantage of our years of experience shipping live reptiles with our step by step guide to packaging and shipping. Have confidence that your animals will arrive healthy. Similar regulations apply to some over-the-counter medications. Flammable or combustible paint and paint-related items may not be shipped internationally. Latex Paint or a similar water-based paint product that is not flammable or combustible is not regulated as a hazardous material, and therefore, is not restricted.
Additional Information on Mailing Paint. Perishable items are materials that can deteriorate in the mail, such as live animals, food, and plants. These items must be specially packaged and mailed so that they arrive before they begin to deteriorate. Shipping Perishable Materials Guidelines. Skip to Main Content. English Use arrow key to access related widget. Go to USPS. Skip all category navigation links. Sign In. Search USPS.
Some are restricted allowed under certain conditions. Mailer Guidelines If you're not allowed to ship an item in the U. Complying with the laws of your destination country. Be aware that size and weight standards may differ from USPS standards.
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