Shipping Delay

[Running Elk]

Ugh! I'm so upset!

I won a male Silver Streak from a snake auction -- from a very good and well known breeder.

Well FedEX got delayed and he didn't arrive today. He's now scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I've never had this happen, but I'm not pleased. Actually, I'm on the edge of my seat.

The breeder packed him with 72 hour heat, which he says he always does in cold weather in case something like this happens. I'm REALLY happy that he thought ahead like that. But of course, I'm still worried.

Keep your fingers crossed, guys.

I'm filing a complaint with FedEX -- $40 is a lot to pay NOT to have overnight shipping happen overnight.

Anyone else ever had something like this happen?

[Stewart_Reptiles]

In the last year two of my packages were delayed (plane issue and the other was routed in the wrong direction) but since I pack well the animals made it just fine.

[bad-one]

It does suck! I've had it happen once and its definitely stressful. In my case, my snake arrived safe and sound the next morning.

[Running Elk]

This is my second snake from this breeder, and he packs well too, so hopefully the odds are in my favor.

[WarriorPrincess90]

I've only ever had one arrive about 6 hrs late, and after about an hour I started calling FedEx every 30 mins to the hour to make sure they knew I was waiting for a live animal and I was pissed. After the fourth angry call, they rerouted the driver to send him straight to me next for the sake of the animal. But that was a shipping delay in which the package was already out on the truck and may or may not have made it that day. It just kept getting pushed back. If it was at the hub, I would have gone to pick it up. Where did the delay happen for your animal?

[Running Elk]

I've only ever had one arrive about 6 hrs late, and after about an hour I started calling FedEx every 30 mins to the hour to make sure they knew I was waiting for a live animal and I was pissed. After the fourth angry call, they rerouted the driver to send him straight to me next for the sake of the animal. But that was a shipping delay in which the package was already out on the truck and may or may not have made it that day. It just kept getting pushed back. If it was at the hub, I would have gone to pick it up. Where did the delay happen for your animal?

Apparently he's in Indiana, and has been since 7:15 AM. The breeder called FedEX before I even got the chance and got back to me -- apparently a bad storm kept them from getting him any further.

If he was close by I'd have gotten him for sure.

[Karokash]

Definitely let us know when you get him. Best of luck to you. I won't start hate bashing Fed-Ex or anything but I hope they at least respond to your concern and address it appropriately. This isn't a t-shirt that makes Christmas inconvenient if it's late, this is a live animal. They ship enough of them, they should know how to handle this situation appropriately though. Finger's crossed for you.

Oh and congrats on winning him. I'm sure he's gorgeous.

[bcr229]

I feel your pain. I was supposed to have one arrive this morning, but I contacted the seller and said the weather wasn't looking promising for arrival today - and I was right. I was out driving last night and it was snowing... sideways...

So, the seller is shipping tomorrow for Thursday arrival, with the weather looking much better.

Hopefully your new little one will be just fine.

[Running Elk]

I feel your pain. I was supposed to have one arrive this morning, but I contacted the seller and said the weather wasn't looking promising for arrival today - and I was right. I was out driving last night and it was snowing... sideways...

So, the seller is shipping tomorrow for Thursday arrival, with the weather looking much better.

Hopefully your new little one will be just fine.

I know waiting sucks, but it's very fortunate that the seller caught the bad weather on your end and didn't send him! I'd hate for the critter to be delayed somewhere too. Best of luck when he does finally get sent. I wonder if that's the same storm that caused trouble on my end. Where are you anyways? Aren't you on the VAherps forum or am I crazy? West VA?

The little guy arrived safe and sound. He seemed a little cold but otherwise fine. Good packing really does make a difference!

[Running Elk]

I'll try to post pictures later. I'm super lazy about pictures though.