General Question

bearfair's avatar

Can I mail a slug from Portland to Austin?

Asked by bearfair (403points) September 3rd, 2008

I want to send a slug to my friend who just moved back there, but I don’t want to kill it in the process. Suggestions for how to package and send it?

Observing members: 0 Composing members: 0

8 Answers

timothykinney's avatar

There are standard packing procedures for earthworms that would probably suit you well. Try contacting a bait shop and see how they get their nightcrawlers. Probably, sealed styrofoam with some moist dirt inside and shipped overnight…but I’m not exactly sure.

Probably not packed in salt, by the way.

JackAdams's avatar

You can’t “kill” a bullet.

September 3, 2008, 1:52 PM EDT

JackAdams's avatar

Oh…. THAT kind of slug.

Excuse me.

September 3, 2008, 1:53 PM EDT

loser's avatar

I gotta give you points for creativity. I have never thought of mailing anyone a slug before.

Imagine opening THAT package!

eambos's avatar

That’s some real “snail mail.”

gailcalled's avatar

Put him on the correct interstate with a compass and a little sigh that says, “Austin——>”.
Given the mail these days, he could slither faster.

JackAdams's avatar

Many years ago, there was a staged contest of some sort, between the Old-style “Pony Express,” and the present-day USPS, with each being given a letter to mail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to a California location.

Please guess which one won.

September 3, 2008, 2:58 PM EDT

benzy's avatar

dayummmm u stupid

Answer this question

Login

or

Join

to answer.

This question is in the General Section. Responses must be helpful and on-topic.

Your answer will be saved while you login or join.

Have a question? Ask Fluther!

What do you know more about?
or
Knowledge Networking @ Fluther