Shipping Snakes!!!

[enigma200316]

I would like advise from everyone who has shipped snakes before on how to do so in the colder weather? it would be great to know......

[EdgyExoticReptiles]

well currently ive been trying to ship two snakes to lori but its been to cold, i suggest never shipping when its under freezing
1. i would get two boxes (one larger) i would put one or two hot packs in the first box with the snakes, never let it directly touch them though i would then wrap it up and put it in the bigger box and then wrap it up again and you should probably increase the thickness of the foam thats lining the inside of both boxes(also stuff paper or some type of insulation into all the nooks and crannys. And of course this will cost more but it helps ensure the warmth of your little critter

[Ameivaboy]

here's a thread my freinds at dirtystinkystuff.com made on shipping reptiles
Enjoy!

Your one stop reptile community - How to ship live reptiles

[drache]

thanks for those links, Kevin

[Lori P]

Yeah, we had a sudden cold front yesterday and I neglected to inform Reed that the temps were dropping below freezing... thank goodness he asked!!!! I'm extra nervous about shipping them now but we're supposed to get pretty warm temps (60's) next week... hey Reed, why don't you just drive them to me?? That's probably the safest...

[salzar]

I will pay close attention to this thread, because I am going to get one this spring, although my hubby was asking how big garters get he might be just a little woried!! heeeeee heee , but not my kids , ohhhh a big snake!!! ye mom we want one too!!!
to funny!!!
take after me !!! so cute!!!
bye
michelle

[adamanteus]

I've considered taking a package holiday to Mexico, then flying home with my boxer shorts full of Garter Snakes. Any advice on that?

[enigma200316]

I've considered taking a package holiday to Mexico, then flying home with my boxer shorts full of Garter Snakes. Any advice on that?

I don't know if all the snakes would get along with each other.........

[Lori P]

I've considered taking a package holiday to Mexico, then flying home with my boxer shorts full of Garter Snakes. Any advice on that?

Aaaaaaaah MENTAL PICTURE-- aaahhhhhhh my eyes are burning, someone help, I do NOT want the image of James's bum a-swarm with garter snakes in my mind!!!!!

[Lulu Bennett]

Any advice on that?

feed them before puting them in your boxers lol don't want any feeding accidents james