CONTAINER REQUIREMENT 44
The illustrations shown in this Container Requirement are examples only. Containers that conform to the prin*ciple of the written guidelines for the species but look slightly different will still meet the IATA standards.
Applicable to Snakes
STATE VARIATIONS: GBG-01/02/04, USG Variations
OPERATOR VARIATIONS: AA-05, CA-03, CO-01/04/05/09, DL-07, UA-05
The following instructions must be complied with in addition to the principles laid down in the General Container Require*ments for Reptiles and Amphibians.
Measurement
Snakes should be measured by total length (TL) and by body width (BW), at the widest point of the animal's body.
Care should be taken that these animals are never stretched during measurement. Measurements of width should be taken with the animal resting in a normal posture.
Specific Requirements
All rigid containers must have some kind of packing material (i.e. crumpled paper). Packing material is also recommended for bags.
Burlap (Hessian) sacks are not allowed for any snake species less than 120cm (48”).
The maximum number of animals per bag or container must not be increased even when
Larger bags are used.