[Milsurplus] Bugs From Another World...

[Scott Johnson]

Some years ago, when I had a bunch of aircraft and avionics parts stored in
a 40' sea container, I ran across a big scorpion.  I shoo'ed it into a five
gallon plastic bucket, and left him in there.  This was in May, in Phoenix.
I entered the container again late in August (for the first time since May)
and the scorpion was stil alive and nasty as ever.  No food, no water and
temperatures that had to exceed 140F during the day.  I'd say the scorpion
wins the survival contest!

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[mailto:BOATANCHORS at LISTS.TEMPE.GOV] On Behalf Of J. Forster
Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 8:03 AM
To: BOATANCHORS at LISTS.TEMPE.GOV
Subject: Re: [BOATANCHORS-TEMPE] [Milsurplus] Bugs From Another World...


Was the spider alive or dead? I doubt that any fumigant could get into a
Zip-Lock or heat sealed bag.

-John

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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lloyd KK7IZ" <kk7iz at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] [Boatanchors] Imagine a world without 
> hamfests
>
>
>> And next time he gets a baby snake....
>
> I was once told that most countries fumigate packages from overseas.  
> I wonder about this, since a fellow in France told me he got a Texas 
> spider in a package from me. Anyone know about this?

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