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    DIY Shipping Heat Packs???

    Hi, so, I just sold a leopard gecko on MorphMarket. He's supposed to be going to MO, and the temps there are gonna get pretty low. Obviously I should use a heat pack, but I didn't realize that I didn't have any. So, I know I can't use hand warmers, but I was thinking... Water holds heat really well. What if I take some of the cricket gel that I use for giving crickets water, and heat it up? Will it last long enough/stay warm enough/not get too hot? I can also see where it could turn into a cold pack if it cools down enough, so would that be more harmful than helpful?
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    Re: DIY Shipping Heat Packs???

    Doing a little research, I found this https://learning-center.homesciencet...ience-project/.

    This is for hand warmers, but they are not the same kind of hand warmers you buy from the store, and the chemical reaction is completely different. Think these will work?
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    Re: DIY Shipping Heat Packs???

    Quote Originally Posted by Lizrd_boy View Post
    Hi, so, I just sold a leopard gecko on MorphMarket. He's supposed to be going to MO, and the temps there are gonna get pretty low. Obviously I should use a heat pack, but I didn't realize that I didn't have any. So, I know I can't use hand warmers, but I was thinking... Water holds heat really well. What if I take some of the cricket gel that I use for giving crickets water, and heat it up? Will it last long enough/stay warm enough/not get too hot? I can also see where it could turn into a cold pack if it cools down enough, so would that be more harmful than helpful?
    It's way too cold to ship to Missouri right now.

    Call the buyer and let them know you'll have to delay shipment until it's warmer. Use that time to get some proper shipping packs.
    Last edited by Homebody; 12-20-2022 at 10:33 AM.
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    Re: DIY Shipping Heat Packs???

    that's wierd... this is what the forecast I found on Google was saying. https://www.google.com/search?q=temp...hrome&ie=UTF-8
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    Do NOT ship right now.

    1. We are currently in a no ship period for live animals due to increased holiday shipping across all platforms, federal holidays, and extreme risk for delays.
    2. It is too cold to ship.
    3. Never ship without proper shipping supplies.


    Check out Redline Shipping for more info and shipping guidelines: https://www.redlineshipping.com/

    You can purchase heat packs on the Redline website to use when shipping temperatures are appropriate.

    Use code ROBYN60 for 60% off of your first two shipments.
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    Re: DIY Shipping Heat Packs???

    Arlight, thanks. I just messaged the buyer and let her know what's going on, and the heat packs are on the way.
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    Re: DIY Shipping Heat Packs???

    I think those are wind chills on the map but regardless it's still too cold. The following is from the Ship Your Reptiles website:

    Below 38°F: Don’t ship. Wait for warmer weather.

    38-69°F: Use a heat pack per our directions.

    70-91°F: DO NOT use heat pack.

    92-100°F: Ship to a "FedEx Ship Center" facility (NOT a FedEx Office, Pak Mail, Mail Boxes Etc. or other satellite/franchise location). Your shipment will arrive early in the morning and be kept inside until the recipient picks it up. Search for a Fedex staffed facility near you. Read the IMPORTANT NOTE below.*

    Over 100°F: Don’t ship. Wait for cooler weather.


    In addition, shipping at Christmas time is a bad idea. The system is strained with the number of parcels right now. Packages get lost, delayed and damaged. You should wait.
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    Re: DIY Shipping Heat Packs???

    Alright, sounds good. After Christmas the temps are supposed to be much better, so I sent a message to the buyer explaining what's going on. She gets it and is fine to wait until later.
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    Re: DIY Shipping Heat Packs???

    Quote Originally Posted by Homebody View Post
    I think those are wind chills on the map but regardless it's still too cold. The following is from the Ship Your Reptiles website

    In addition, shipping at Christmas time is a bad idea. The system is strained with the number of parcels right now. Packages get lost, delayed and damaged. You should wait.
    No, they've been predicting temps as low as minus 7° F around St. Louis. The wind chills are going to be in the minus-teens and lower. Of course they can't make up their mind about how much snow we're supposed to get, naturally.
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    Re: DIY Shipping Heat Packs???

    Quote Originally Posted by Spicey View Post
    ... Of course they can't make up their mind about how much snow we're supposed to get, naturally.
    Well that would surely spoil the surprise.

    And yes, those frigid below-zero temperatures are NOT even counting the wind-chill factor- it's going to be brutally cold very soon. BRRRRR!
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