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I'm getting everything ready for my potential babies this year, but I still have a question about shipping. I've ordered supplies from Superior Enterprise, including heat & cold packs. I know that the general "safe-zone" is between 40F and 90F.

My question is at what temperatures do you toss in the heat or cold pack? I've only shipped one snake before, but it was during what I thought were optimal temps at the time (can't remember now), and no heat/cold packs were needed.

Thanks!
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Well, just as a guide,

if the temps will always be below optimal, then heat pack,

If always above optimal then cool pack (prety hard to get there AND be within the safe zone).

If bouncing above and below, then no packs.

Ask questions, find out how the package will get there, where it will get sorted. Most important, find out how long it will take to get there. Next day service is NOT everywhere in the country. Many suburbian locations will be second day.
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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:
20.28 BRB
13.18 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

Thanks Dave! What would you consider the "optimal" temp range where no packs would be needed? About 65-80?
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Yeah, 65 - 80 would be pefect, the intent of the packs would be to keep them comfy. ie not shipping when it can get too cold or too hot for them to easily survive with no heat or cold packs. Then use heat/cold packs to hold the temp closer to the 70-75 degree range.

Remember, the packages can (and DO) get delayed. Heat packs are not failsafe.
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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:
20.28 BRB
13.18 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

Thanks so much for the info.... this is extremely helpful!
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