Reptile & Amphibian Forums

This is off topic so I apologize, but my blue tongued skink had babies and I am going to sell them in about 3-4 weeks and I wanted to get ready for shipping if I have to do it. I got the link Bennett posted for shipping supplies, but I wanted to see how everyone does the actual packaging and which company is most reliable. Also, where do you get the heat packs and deli cups with the holes in them (or do you put the holes in them)? Thank you in advance.
-----
Stacey

Heat pack and deli cups are available on the link below, along with insultated boxesm but remember, if at anytime in the shipping the temp drops below 32 Degrees F, the heat packs cease to work AND you need to plan on a day longer at minimum in case of lost packages or misroutes.

Remember also not only the area of origination and the destination, but the hub area the commercial shippers use..... Like if I was shipping on airborne from Florida to Arizona, both nice temp states, but the hub is in Ohio and it is in the 20's there. Also check if the shipper uses inside temp control and pressurization in the shipping or in the normal cargo bay of the plan, there is a big difference.

I know that Airborne and UPS use a gutted plan and ship inside, I am not sure about others.

Also look on this site for info on the heat packs, temp raising and shipping, its probably about one of the best on the web
Superior Products

-----
www.reptilerooms.com

I did one time for 4 days. Two adult beardies were alive but not in the best of shape upon arrival. I would go with airborne or ups like Cheri said.

Robert

That lost shipment thing freaks me out! I have spent alot of time on these babies, it is going to be hard enough to let them go much less have them lost. Thank you both for your advice.
-----
Stacey