Can you check-in compact fluorescent light bulbs with you when you fly?

Question

Is there any danger of the bulbs exploding on the flight due to pressure differences?

Answer 1

Try these Web sites:
http://wehow.ehow.com/how_2003583_pack-holiday-travel.html
http://www.tsa.gov

Answer 2

you can only take the 8 footers on
if you take the 6 footers on you have to check them
I usually bring my python and a rattlesnake
just to get the extra leg room when the people in front of me jump off the plane

Answer 3

Theoretically you could do it but there's a pretty good chance they will explode, if not due to air pressre then due to being thrown around during baggage handling