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I have two cornsnakes that someone abandoned but i cant keep them, my friend in WI said she'll take them for me but im in PA and its already getting cold, how cold is to cold to ship snakes?
and any other tips on getting them their safe would be greatly
appreciated

Our rescue is also in PA and we know some local homes that would be glad to take in corns if you'd like to avoid shipping.

However, if you'd rather send them to your friend out of the area, there are some basics to start with. Use a 30 or 40 hour heat pack in the box, and make sure to use an insulated box (if you're anywhere close to Lancaster County PA our rescue could provide you with this stuff), or we could even mail you the empty box and unopened heat pack if you're nowhere close to Lancaster.

As far as how cold is too cold, and how hot is too hot, that's a topic open for some debate, and depends on the reptile. But if you're above 50 in an insulated heated box with overnight shipping, almost everyone will agree you'll be plenty safe with corns. Our rescue prefers local pickups, but we do utilize responsible shipping methods regularly so please contact us if you have any questions, or if we can help provide you with the right box/heat pack.
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Jesse Rothacker
Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary
Find out how YOU can get involved in reptile rescue...
www.forgottenfriend.org

Thank you but i already sent them, i used an insulated box with a heat pack and shiped through DHL and they got there jsut fine
i was worried about them the whole time though
i do expect to have more people coming to me with reptiles they dont want, its to bad i cant keep them all

I know alot of warm-hearted herpers take in rescues they can hardly keep up with themselves. Our reptile rescue is working on creating some user-friendly adoption message boards so anyone can list these rescues for FREE and have them seen by thousands of herpers accross the country who would consider adopting them.

Right now our rescue's website has some of the junkiest message boards known to the internet, but check back in a few weeks (some time in January hopefully) and we should have our new adoption message board format up and running, and it'll give you (and every herper) a great free resource to start finding homes for your rescued herps. You'll also be able to sign up as a foster home to take in unwanted herps until a new home can be found, or adopt herps on the boards.
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Jesse Rothacker
Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary
Find out how YOU can get involved in reptile rescue...
www.forgottenfriend.org