Email I received from DHL/Airborne Express on 02/26/04:
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Dear Rich,
Thank you for contacting DHL.
I apologize, Airborne Express did accept reptiles, but due to the integration DHL no longer accepts them.
We appreciate the opportunity to serve you.
Ejama
Customer Service
DHL/Airborne Express
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This is quoted from DHL's website:
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1. Unacceptable Shipments:
Shipper warrants that its Shipment is acceptable for transportation and that it does not contain:- any article classified as hazardous material, dangerous goods, prohibited or restricted by the DOT (Department of Transportation), TSA (Transportation Security Administration), IATA(International Air Transport Association), or any applicable government agency or other relevant organization;
- animals; articles of extraordinary value such as but not limited to bullion, currency, bearer form negotiable instruments, precious metals and stones; firearms, parts thereof and ammunition; human remains; pornography or illegal narcotics/drugs.
DHL will not accept any Shipment that contains the articles listed above, or that contains any articles that DHL decides cannot be transported safely or legally, as stated in Unacceptable Items of DHL'sGround Tariff.
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*Emphasis added in quotation.