Merry Christmas to me

Sandy Claws loves me.

Those of you that have had animals shipped to you, is the package going to say "live animal" all over it? It is coming to my work and people around here are a bit squeamish so to speak.

http://www.amazonreptilecenter.com/popup.php3?id=952
He'll be here wednesday.

When Smitty was shipped it did not say live animal anywhere, however there was a reason for that. I guess it depends on the method of shipment and carrier.

EDIT: He's gorgeous! I'm excited for you.

Congrats! i hope santa clause gets me a special present!

He is UPSing it. (cant remember if they do live or not)

edit: I am mucho exited too! wednesday seems like forever lol

:boo:

you poop - head


lol.


lucky.



congrats, get some pictures of your own once he comes ;)

I label everything I ship with "Live Harmless Reptiles, Please Keep Warm" on every side of the box. I'm certified to ship via FedEx as an overnight carrier and it's never been a problem. Many people ship snakes "under the radar" of the overnight companies and don't write anything on the box which is technically a violation of federal law and their terms of service.

Good luck with your package!

-adam

Good looking snake. He's got some nice pink tones.

When I ordered from mike wilbanks the package said "perishable". Didn't say live anywhere. But it was insulated and packed with newspaper etc.

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When I ordered from mike wilbanks the package said "perishable". Didn't say live anywhere.

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Sneaky, sneaky ... LOL :lol:

-adam

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When I ordered from mike wilbanks the package said "perishable". Didn't say live anywhere. But it was insulated and packed with newspaper etc.

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I believe my BP from Bob Clark came the same way. It was also delivered to my office via UPS, greenman, and no one would have known what was in the box had I not told them.

he's here! wahoo!
such a good looking guy!

some one up front signed for it and brought it back to my office. They said "this isnt a lizard or somthing is it?" (they saw it came from Amazon Reptile Center) I said "nope!" no lizards here :D

Hmmmm .... or something! Congrats, glad he looks good. :)

Cool snake, looks really awesome in the color department.
You gotta buy yourselves xmas gifts. Giving to others, is overrated! >:)

Fedex is the only shipping company that will accept reptiles. I beleive yo have to have a "reptile account"

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Fedex is the only shipping company that will accept reptiles. I beleive yo have to have a "reptile account"

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Actually, FedEx is the only overnight carrier that will accept snakes. I think UPS will do lizards and turtles, but I'm not sure how to get into the program.

I know Airborne used to do lizards and turtles, but now that they are DHL, I've heard conflicting reports (not to mention horrible stories).

Getting FedEx certified was pretty easy and their service has been great delivering snakes for me all over the country!

-adam

I have used Fedex exclusivly for about 6 months now.. I still prefer the USPS for dry goods and have shipped the ocassional Leo from them as well... But it was in the next state..lol..

UPS shipped my snake. And it was really funny, I think the guy new it was a snake or something, he literally dropped it and ran....it was really funny...lol

LOL I hear that, they call me the "snake guy" at my fedex terminal. I always haev my animals held for customer pick up... The lady was asking em last week how many was int eh box this time and I told her 28...loll.. I sware it was like parting the red sea as I walked out of that place... All eyes were on the werido getting snakes in "mail"..

Bela came to me UPS, and she was a little bit pist off when we opened her box. She struck at my boyfriend once, but then again, her journey involved several plane rides and a few (presumably) bumpy truck rides, so I would have bit too!

My friend had 2 beardies arrive UPS, and they somehow got stuck in a warehouse for an entire weekend with their worn-off heatpacks pretty much useless, and chilly temperatures. Somehow they both survived, but in transit the female bit an inch or so off the male's tail (it was a fresh wound.) I'd kill the guy who mailed them, for sending them together, and not labeling them as even perishable. The male actually went into a short "brumation" period and went off-feed for a few weeks, but they're both doing great now.