when is it too cold to ship?
At what overnight temp is it too cold to ship a ball python? anyone have some opinions?
Re: when is it too cold to ship?
I wouldn't recommend shipping 40 degrees and under. If its above 40 up to like 65 I would recommend using a heat pack.
Re: when is it too cold to ship?
I have shipped at all times of the year, and never had any snakes pass away during shipping. As long as you have them packaged correctly, and they are delivered on time, you should not have any issues whatever the temperature.
Re: when is it too cold to ship?
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muddoc
We call 15 degrees our low cut-off. Although, remember that even if you ship hub to hub, the coldest temps the box is exposed to is on the flight at 20,000 feet with no environmental control in the cargo hold. It does get cold on the flight.
This is why Marking boxes of whats inside helps them board the box in a heated area. If not mistaken all FedEx planes have the cargo area that gets to freezing and below, and then a heated area where the pilots are exposed to as well.
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RichsBallPythons
This is why Marking boxes of whats inside helps them board the box in a heated area. If not mistaken all FedEx planes have the cargo area that gets to freezing and below, and then a heated area where the pilots are exposed to as well.
It has been my understanding that everything goes in the Cargo area. You can mark your box with anything you wish, but It still goes in one of those big metal containers that is stuffed in the cargo hold. Plus, I do mark my box according to IATA standards. If you don't these days, you could have problems shipping into Florida or California.