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shipping containment for multiple babys

ChristopherD Jun 21, 2007 12:00 PM

i know that with snakes the containment should be full of shavings to avoid shaking and bounceing thrown around.
what have you guys experienced?? Thanks Chris

Replies (5)

jakentbc Jun 22, 2007 01:15 PM

same thing for beardies...

I've received babies in "the mail" that came in a small styrofoam box and the baby was in a cloth bag that had strips of newspaper in it.
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a free range dragon is a happy dragon

BDlvr Jun 22, 2007 02:19 PM

All I ever get in the mail are bills and junk.

ChristopherD Jun 22, 2007 02:39 PM

Ha Ha Haaa haha LOL roflmao you must use the same mailman as me!thanks,i was thinking deli type cups would be a hell ride for the passengers.Chris

PHLdyPayne Jun 25, 2007 12:07 AM

reptiles should be shipped in deli containers (soft shavings or rolled up paper towel, soft cloth etc) inside with the lid taped closed (some holes in the dish of course). This makes sure the lid of the deli cup doesn't come open and lets the dragon get loose in the box.

The box itself should be lined with Styrofoam (pink insulation type Styrofoam works best (not the fiberglass type though). The rest of the box should be filled with some sort of packaging material (styrofoam 'popcorn', crumpled up newspapers etc). Position each deli dish so there is a good layer of packaging between it and the walls and top/bottom and the other deli dishes. Attach a cold pack (or hot pack, as appropriate) to keep the internal temps ideal and prevent over heating etc.
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PHLdyPayne

ChristopherD Jun 25, 2007 06:46 AM

fiberglas batting bad for respitory ? you say beardeds in plastic drums or bags with shredding

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