Chris,
I prefer to carry mine with me to ensure softer handling, but depending on
what and how much this is not always possible. I am in Australia so things
are a little different but as long as the specimens are clean or sealed with
out obvious mess/smell/or insects and not big CITES species like Charonia
tritonis or Hippopus - I have had no trouble.
If something is a little smelly I stick it in check on luggage as it can get
overpowering in the cabin.
Geoff

>From: Chris Brown <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Conchologists List <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Have Shell - Will Travel......
>Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2005 15:52:31 -0700
>
>When traveling via airline, what suggestions can be made as to how to
>transport one's specimens?  Should the more "valuable" shells be kept on
>your person or in carry-ons?  Does packing them in checked luggage aid in
>minimizing security point hassles?  Any comments on "in country" (U.S.) vs
>foreign travel?
>Thanks,
>
>Chris

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