Re: Bad shipping procedures
I wonder if it's possible that the snake was cooked before it died... If it was mid-eighties outside the box, it could've been much hotter inside.
Re: Bad shipping procedures
Didn't you say it arrived UPS? UPS does not ship snakes period. :colbert: If he was a responsible shipper he would have known that. I hope you can get this all worked out.
Re: Bad shipping procedures
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mainbutter
I don't understand why people even attempt to ship at all anywhere in the US in January..
too risky imo even when packed to the best of you ability
Sorry about the snake :(
This is definitely inaccurate. I ship in Dec. - Feb. every year, and never have any problems. I just recently shipped an animal to a customer on the eastern seaboard, and the temps in Memphis were 13 degrees, and the temps at the destination were 19 degrees. The customer lives semi rural, and the Priority Overnight was guaranteed by noon. There was a problem with the arriving flight, and the animal didn't get delivered until 2 pm. With all of the extended time in the elements, the box still arrived and my customer shot some temps for me. Inside the box was 70 degrees, one heat pack was 108 degrees and the other was 100 degrees and the snake was 67 degrees. While the snake is what some consider to be on the cool side, I have never had a problem with a snake, as long as it stays over 60 degrees. ^0 is a bit cool, but a Ball exposed to that temp for a very short time (12 - 18 hours) is not going to harm it. As long as the snake is warmed up slowly back to normal temps, I have never had one get sick or suffer any other issue.
Cold weather shipping can be done, but some thought into what is happening, and a bit of experience go along way.
p.s. Sorry to the OP for the loss. I hope you get some resolution.
Re: Bad shipping procedures
I think you are wise to wait and see. This guy imho sounds like a noob.
1. he used ups who do not knowingly ship snakes unless you grandfathered in before they stopped. (I bet if you check the box there is no notice of "Live animal inside" on it)
2. he used hand warmers instead of heat packs.
3. He used a heat gun thinking this would have some lasting effect.
4. Not sure but did you say there were no styrofoam inserts?
I think you are both kind and patient to wait to see what happens. Good Luck!
Re: Bad shipping procedures
I disagree.
A "Noob" wouldn't necessarily LIE about how he's going to ship..sounds to me like a guy out for a quick buck, he didn't even invest any money in getting the materials needed to ship safely. I definitely am thinking he shipped a dead snake and there is no evidence to the contrary.
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Originally Posted by
tonkatoyman
I think you are wise to wait and see. This guy imho sounds like a noob.
1. he used ups who do not knowingly ship snakes unless you grandfathered in before they stopped. (I bet if you check the box there is no notice of "Live animal inside" on it)
2. he used hand warmers instead of heat packs.
3. He used a heat gun thinking this would have some lasting effect.
4. Not sure but did you say there were no styrofoam inserts?
I think you are both kind and patient to wait to see what happens. Good Luck!