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Posted by: tbone21 at Mon Nov 3 11:06:43 2008  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by tbone21 ]  
   

Whats a temp range safe to ship a larger tortoise about 50 pounds. The temps around my house is like in the 50s during the day. I have someone that may be looking to ship one to my area. What are safe temps and what is the best way to do so (such as packaging)?
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Tom

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