Dear Kurt, dear Conchlers,

sorry I don't know these rules in America. If it is so I don't send living
snails to James. Sorry.
But he can have a dry collection for studying the different species of
European landshells.
with best regards
Helmut

Helmut "Helix" Nisters
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Dear Helmut,


I'm more than surprised to see your comment below in a public forum.
<underline>The reason these snails should not be sent to James or anyone
else is simply that it is against the law in the United
States....period.</underline>  The authorities in the US are of the
opinion that an individual cannot be 100% sure that the snails will not
escape into the wild.  And I agree, as do most biologists.


Again, I'm surprised at this blatant disregard for rules put in place to
protect the native biota.  If you need further clarification on this
topic please contact Dr. David Robinson, United States Department of
Agriculture, officed at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia,
PA.  I'm sure he has an opinion on this issue.


Kurt



"If you

>feel that I also should not

>send Pomatias elegans to James, I will not do this, but at the moment
I

>can't see reason why not.

>He can study them at home in his house and he must not leave in the

>opening. The only thing

>is that only the customers will open a parcel, but I don't believe it.
I

>can pack these landsnails

>well that they are will survive the mailing."