Re: [Killietalk] USPS regulations

["Karen Perdue" <windamyr at peoplepc_com>]

Funny, the airlines don't seem to have a problem accepting live animals for
shipping if you're paying their rates. 60.00/100lb for live fish, and there
is a 100lb freight minimum.

Try UPS Super Saver see what they have to offer

Karen


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "R. Brice" <Tarmack at clarityconnect_com>
To: "killifish discussion list" <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 1:47 PM
Subject: [Killietalk] USPS regulations


> Hello,
>
> I just recieved some information from my local USPS office.  They recieved
> notice that the airlines will no longer be accepting live animals for
> shipping.  I said "fish are not classified as live animals"
>
> We tried to find it in thier books but could not  (section C seems to
> classify fish as cold blooded animals)
>
> This just happened. Please inquire at your local post office (friendly
> people)  and find out if you can still ship fish.
>
> Does anyone remember the regulation citation for shipping fish.
>
> Richard Brice
> Binghamton NY
>
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