I have an account with UPS, and it doesn't cost anything. I do all of my own boxing, and print the shipping lables from my computer. I pay for the shipping either on my account where I get billed, or using my business debit card. They do charge a fee for coming out to pick up the shipments, but you can also drop off the box anywhere that accepts UPS shipments.. like the UPS store.
FedEx will ship reptiles only if you have an account and have passed their packaging test, and have a approval contract for shipping reptiles. They will only allow business-to-business shipping, and no guarantee.
Keep in mind that there is NO carrier that will guarantee live delivery of any reptile, and that you must label the box properly according to the Lacy Act, and know what the laws are regarding shipping reptiles to he various states. When you ship a reptile, you must be prepared to accept full liability for it reaching your customer safely and legally.
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Marcia McGuiness
Golden Gate Geckos
www.goldengategeckos.com
