Shipping Snakes

So I was wondering If I could get some info on shipping snakes, I may be selling one of mine soon and I was wondering if I should use a heat pack during this time of year? Also I live in Washington (the state not DC) so I was wondering if maybe my location would make a difference of whether or not I would need a heat pack. I know how to pack the box and everything I've watched a few videos on that but I don't want to ship my snake and over heat it or make it to cold and then have it die :( Thanks guys!

At this time of year you probably don't need a heat pack. Check the overnight lows in the sending and receiving location. If they are under 70*, which they shouldn't be this time of year, then you could use a heat pack. If the low is like 68* I wouldn't use a heat pack.

Also: http://www.shipyourreptiles.com/en/get_help

I would suggest you to go on SYR reptiles you will find all the info you need regarding proper shipping, when to use heat pack or cold pack.

As for supply you can also by it from SYR or the following http://www.tsksupply.com/ or http://superiorshippingsupplies.com/

The boxes I use are 12 x 9 x 6 mainly with 1/2 inch foam inserts, bag are 8x12, Heat Pack (when needed) are 40 hours

Read up on the SYR website, they have some great info.

I'm just going to throw this out there, but I don't think going through the shipping ordeal is worth the worry and the hassle unless it's something you're going to do regularly (running a business). My experiences shipping to rehome pets have been incredibly stressful, and not something I would want to repeat. Breeders eventually come up with a system for getting it done efficiently, but as a one-time thing... Not worth it IMO.

Thanks guys. And i do plan on shipping more in the future and would really like to start a business buy that's a little ways down the road

Where are you at in WA?