There is a lot to be said for picking it out in person, No pic can substitute actual eyes on selection. That said, shipping is really quite safe (with responsible breeders) There are limits to safe temps for shipping. There are three critical temp locations, departure and arrival cities and also the main sort hub for the carrier being used. Between shipping out and receiving in I've been involved in the shipping of hundreds of snakes. So far I've not had a loss. Have sweated a few that got delayed but all has turned out well in the end.



A couple of ideas for you.



1) Check for local or semi local shows, that way you can still have that "hands on" selection and may find more available.



2) Check out reputable dealers and talk with them, see how they ship. IMO, you can get a pretty good feeling just from talking with dealers. If all they're interested in is payment and getting it shipped out in a hurry, IMO run!! The dealer you would do best with is one that will work with you on selection, habitat set-up and any other questions you have both before and after the sale. Lastly, avoid resellers, you want your baby to come directly from the breeder who produced it.
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Thanks,





Dave Colling



www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com







0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)

0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)



LOL, to many snakes to list, last count:

24.36 BRB

19.19 BCI

And those are only the breeders



lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

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