i am looking to ship my alligator how long do you think it will last out of the water
05-26-2010, 09:58 AM
joepythons
Re: alligators
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Originally Posted by Headsy
i am looking to ship my alligator how long do you think it will last out of the water
I hope your shipping it legally to somewhere where its legal to own one.:weirdface
05-26-2010, 03:40 PM
WingedWolfPsion
Re: alligators
Reptiles should always be shipped overnight/next day. 'Out of the water' is irrelevant, but access to drinking water would be the issue--Most reptiles can safely go a couple of days without water, some can go longer.
You will need to find a shipping service that accepts crocodilians--I'm not sure that something like Delta Dash isn't the the only choice. You may need a specially approved box, depending on the size of the animal. Always ensure that it is legal to ship an alligator to the destination you intend to ship to.
05-26-2010, 04:13 PM
mainbutter
Re: alligators
How big is the gator?
If it's small enough to be shipped via the typical delta dash/fedex route, there will be no problem.
If the gator is big enough that it can't be moved through the typical means in the herpetoculture hobby, I would consult a local zoo with crocodilians for advice on moving large water-based reptiles.
