Dear Ross,

>         Thanks!!!  This is what i thought, only i have been unable to have
it confirmed.  The general concensus is that this law or set of laws is
poorly enforced, but it IS the law, so it should be respected. Although i
just made a nice purchase of Cuban land snails, some of which appear to have
been recently collected, i will not be going to that country any time soon -
i'm sure i would have great difficulty resisting the tempation to bring back
bits and pieces of Cuba's "natural treasures"........

Why not collect photos instead? Does the Cuban government frown on that
also?

Cheers,
Andy

Andrew K. Rindsberg
In the Great Gray Green, Greasy South