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What is the best way to ship a snake? How much room should I give the snake? Should I add any padding? Any tips from those who have sent or rec'd snakes by mail...thanks

There is a forum specifically for shipping... on the main page.

For small snakes, In my opinion, get a deli cup, punch 10 or so holes in it. Fill it up 3/4 of the way with torn tissue paper and shredded wood (make sure it isn't toxic and that it is big enough so's that it doesn't block the air holes. Roll up a tissue into a tube and place it along the top of the cup, put the snake in, and the lid on. The tissue will act like a 'rope' or hammock for the snake to wrap around. Put the cup into a box with relevant heat pack, paper, etc.

I suggest you have a thorough read of the shipping forum:
shipping forum

Cheers

Thanks. I'll check out the shipping forum.

>>What is the best way to ship a snake? How much room should I give the snake? Should I add any padding? Any tips from those who have sent or rec'd snakes by mail...thanks
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Chris Harrison