Re: fish and x-rays of checked-in luggage

[Scott <zerelli@yahoo.com>]

Dr. Loiselle carried fish in his carry on when he
visited in December. He said he always does it that
way and has had no problems.

--- Randy Carey <carey@spacestar.net> wrote:
> One way that aquarists get new species is to buy
> some fish while traveling 
> and bring them back on the airplane.  In the past, I
> learned that the x-ray 
> machines used for carry-ons did not sterilize the
> fish -- fish going 
> through these machines could spawn and produce
> viable fry.
> 
> But with random inspections of passengers and their
> carry-ons (conducted in 
> response to 9/11), I thought that it would be much
> less hassle for one to 
> pack the fish in the checked luggage.  (I was
> detained for a half hour in 
> March with a carry-on containing fish.)
> 
> Recently, a new law requires that all checked-in
> luggage must be 
> x-rayed.  I've heard that these x-ray machines are
> harsher than those used 
> for carry-ons, for instance, the strong x-rays
> destroy film.
> 
> My question:  Does anyone have any first hand
> experience with fish that 
> have traveled in checked-in luggage that was x-rayed
> by the new 
> machines?  Has anyone yet been able to verify that
> their fish have spawned 
> and produced living fry?
> 
> I suspect that it is too early into this new airport
> policy for anyone to 
> have proof.  But I assume most on this list have a
> vested interest in the 
> answer.  Perhaps some of us need to experiment and
> report back.
> 
> --Randy
> 
> 
>
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