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Anyone have any links to shipping information? I need to ship a group of four babies next week and wanted to learn the best way to get these guys to their new home. I was thinking I would use sandwich containers. They are shallow enough so they won't bounce around so much. Any tips, advice? I ordered my male from Dachiu and he was nice and snug between some styrofoam, but I have never recieved a shipment of multiple dragons. It would be nice to be able to put 2 in the same container, but would they nip each other if they are stressed during the trip? I plan to line the box with polystyrene to help control the temp., but is that necessary in the summer? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!

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1.3 Louie,Sunny,Red,Lilly and babies!

When i got my 2 dragons from Scales, they were in separate plactic sandwich type things. Cusioned in peants and the box was lined in sytrofoam.
-Sara

sandwich containers or deli cups work fine with air holes punched in them. You should be fine with 2(small) beardies to a container as they will probably settle down and go to sleep as soon as they are in the dark box. Just put some paper towels in the containers for them to hang on to and to cusion the ride. "The only acceptable box to use is one that is lined with styrofoam insulation. Even in mild weather, the insulation is still an important part of the package. It forms a buffer between the animal and the outside temperatures, and protects it from sudden changes in temperature. In very cold or hot weather, it will greatly aid in the use of hot or cold packs. In cold temperatures, and even more so in hot temperatures, not using an insulated box can and often is a death sentence to the animal inside." this is from a site on packing reptiles that I have seen posted here before. Where are you shipping the Dragons? Might want to check the temps there and add a ice pack if necessary. here is the link to packing/shipping reptiles

http://www.arbreptiles.com/shipping/index.shtml