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Box of reptiles as a checked bag?

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If I am flying to a reptile show can I bring a (properly packed) box of reptiles back as a checked bag (i.e. like a piece of luggage)? Or would I need to make special arrangements for it to go as air cargo?
 
I think you should call the airport. Honestly, I'll be very surprised if they say it is OK as checked luggage.

And unless you are already verified through air cargo, that might be a challenge as well.
 
I don't see it happening as the only animals allowed in the passenger area are service animals, with most reptiles being specifically excluded.
 
dzoo said:
Not asking about brining into cabin, checking it in as you would luggage...
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Oh hell no! That goes in the unpressurized, unheated part of the plane.

And have you seen how baggage handlers treat luggage? Never mind how that stuff gets tossed around in the conveyor system once you hand it off at the terminal.
 
The luggage area is pressurized and temperature controlled (google it if you don't believe me). It is the same space where air cargo shipments of reptiles, tropical fish etc. travel. I'm sure you realize when you ship FedEx and UPS overnight the packages go on a plane right? Even those planes that don't carry passengers the cargo area is pressurized and temperature controlled, they don't pick out all the reptile boxes and let them ride up front with the pilot :).
And the baggage handlers? Do you have any idea how reptile boxes shipped through fed Ex and UPS are handled? Talk about conveyors. Lol, the baggage handlers would be considered gentle.... Watch this: https://youtu.be/lSZdKK14zgg?t=4m this is exactly how reptile shipments are handled.
 
I don't think it would be legal.
Call the airline and ask.
Sneaking them in? no. Come on! no.

Easiest thing to do would be to ship the reptiles back to your home from the location where you got them (or maybe the vendor/seller would be willing to do it for you).
 
Well, then, just do what you want. We'll be watching the news for some story about a person hauled off a plane by TSA for being a "reptile terrorist". :rolleyes:
 
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Nowhere did I say anything about sneaking them in or doing this without approval? Did I miss something?
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No, Jon I'm sure you wouldn't do that. I just recalled some past headlines of some people who did, and thought the story I linked was interesting. I don't think you would do that at all.
 
Why not call an airline and ask if they can be taken on as "Accompanied Baggage" as long as properly packed? Then it would be the same as if shipped, but you would be there at embarkation and disembarkation.
 
Personally I'd just fedex them. It's not worth the headaches and regardless of what they tell you, the idiot you're dealing with at the actual airport may or may not have the same understanding of the rules which could lead to further delays. At the very least, I would want to get something in writing.
 
I know it is a little late, but...

If you are reading this, call the airline. Tell them the truth, what you are carrying, where are going from and to.

Some of the time, they will allow you to carry on in the cabin. If not, they will allow you to check it in. You will need to drop off the package 4 hours before your fight leaves. You will have to follow all the guidelines.

If you are not allowed to carry them on the plane, they will be able to ship them as freight.

All of this will be more expensive then just shipping them over night with ship your reptiles or what ever service you prefer.

I know this because in college I had some biologist try it. Some of the time they where handed the package in cabin. Most of the time they where force to ship it as freight.

All the time, it was easier. cheaper, and faster to ship it with a service like reptile express or shipyourreptile.
 
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