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First time shipper, need help

twinsmom Apr 16, 2004 08:07 AM

I can manage the details about how on my own, I won't bother you with those. What I need to know is where??? I can't find a shipper in my area who will allow me to ship live animals. I'm in a rural area, only Fedex, UPS, and the postal service is near. I know so far that the usps is a no (of course), and Fedex says no. I'm yet to find a number for UPS. Am I doing this wrong? Maybe I should just box 'em up good and never tell them what they are carrying! lol There's a reason that I did'nt want to have to ship my animals if I ever sold any.

So tell me, who do I contact? I'm in southeastern KY if that helps any.
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Jamie

Replies (4)

bachman Apr 20, 2004 01:25 PM

I had the same problem, you can't tell them you are shipping live animals. Just put perishable and/or avoid extreme temps on the box.

I got accused of not being an honest herper from a guy who bought snakes when I told him (when I found out) I was not able to ship & sent his money back. This same guy who called me an unhonest person wants me to ship the snakes as chocolate or some other perishable item. Which one of us is not honest LOL.

Chad

goawaynow Apr 21, 2004 09:50 AM

Don't mislable the box. If they find out you could be fined and it will just make it harder for every one else to ship reptiles. USPS will ship but they have no garentee. If you have permision you can ship UPS
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Anna

1.0.0 Ball Python {Shane}
1.0.0 Afican Bullfrog {Bungy}
2.2.5 Crested Geckos {Mel, Harley, Sally, Momma, unnamed}
0.0.1 Giant Black African Millipede {Milly}
1.1.0 Parakeets {Kiefer& Daisy}
1.0.0 Short Tail Possum {Eddie}
1.1.0 Dogs Lab/Pionter mix,German Shepherd {Vegas,Nevada}
1.0.0 Fluffy Orange Kitty {Kenny}
1.0.0 Betta {George}
1.0.0 Boyfriend {Brian}
2 fish tanks with lots of fish

Thats it for now.....

bachman Apr 21, 2004 02:36 PM

Read before you accuse. I never once stated I was going to ship that way.

how about u goawaynow,
Chad

oogieboogie Apr 25, 2004 05:37 PM

No one was acusing you of anything. They just said not to mis lable things because you could get fined for it. Guess you just misread that eh?
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