Hi KCW,
What an offer! I've been searching the internet like crazy, and you're willing to send a few up here, if it's legal. You'd have to call the California Department of Fish and Game to be certain of the laws, but they could tell you if you can collect them within a few minutes.
This is unofficial but what I've heard:
It's not legal for a Californian to sell wild-caught Californian reptiles, nor can someone sell a captive-bred Californian reptile to a Californian. I'm not sure if I could re-imburse you for your real expenses (postage, gas, etc.), but California Fish and Game could verify it. I've also heard that with a fishing licence, a Californian is allowed to collect a small number of reptiles. I think the number is between 3 & 5. Drop me an e-mail, and we can exchange info and work out details (
asrrb2@uaa.alaska.edu). In the mean time, I'll e-mail California Dept of Fish and Game for details. Maybe we can barter or just exchange gifts between friends (if that's legal). Alaska has a lot to offer ;-).
Great to hear from you.
Rick