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Hello, I am in the process of getting certified via FedEx to ship live harmless reptiles. I am getting everything ready to send off and I was wondering how does everyone attach the heat pack to the top of the styro foam top? Alos when you actually ship a snake wont the heat melt tape? If not what kind of tape? Is it best to tape it on a side of the box instead of the top? Thank you



-Andre

I wrap the heat pack in newspaper or a paper towel, and then tape that to the underside of the top piece of insulation with normal packing tape. It definitely doesn't get hot enough to melt anything, if it did, you would have a lot more to worry about than the tape holding the heat pack.

-Evan

Alright thanx. Also does it take a while to get paperwork once you passed the box test?


-Andre

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Originally Posted by Regal Boids

Alright thanx. Also does it take a while to get paperwork once you passed the box test?


-Andre

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Andre,are the people at fedex aware of your age? Since you are under 18 you can not legally enter into a binding contract,and this certification is a binding contract.I am not trying to be rude but just trying to help you out in the long run here.Once they find out your age and if its after you being certified they will pull your account and could refuse to ever recertify you later on.

Yes they do. I called last night to make sure. The ladie said that she doesnt see why I cant because you dont have to be 18 to have an account. Thats what she said.


-Andre

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Originally Posted by Regal Boids

Yes they do. I called last night to make sure. The ladie said that she doesnt see why I cant because you dont have to be 18 to have an account. Thats what she said.


-Andre

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Really? Yes!! I saw Joes post and was kind of worried for my plans and yours! I could always get my parents to get themselves certefied if they dont let me right?

Sorry to highjack the thread..

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Yes they do. I called last night to make sure. The ladie said that she doesnt see why I cant because you dont have to be 18 to have an account. Thats what she said.


-Andre

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Andre,was this just someone that answered the phone when you called? They do not know anything about fedex and the REAL rules.Perfect example when i first called fedex the moron that answered told me they do not ship reptiles for anyone except zoos.So once i informed her she was an idiot without a clue i demanded to speak to a supervisor.So what i am trying to make sure here is you might be able to have an account but signing the contract needed before getting certified is where i am concerned about.You need to speak with James Brown in the legal section of fedex as he is the one you will sign the contract for.

Your bringin the pain back joe!!:P Joe, cna I get my mom to sign herself up and ship through her?

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Your bringin the pain back joe!!:P Joe, cna I get my mom to sign herself up and ship through her?

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That is something between you,your mom and fedex.

I first talked to a rep and then she put me throught to someone else. I will call james brown. Do you have his number?


-Andre

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Originally Posted by joepythons

That is something between you,your mom and fedex.

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Ok. Thanks? are you mad at something/ you seem grumpy...Did you just turn 40?

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Ok. Thanks? are you mad at something/ you seem grumpy...Did you just turn 40?

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Nope,i just kept my reply simple since i can not tell you if its ok or not.

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I first talked to a rep and then she put me throught to someone else. I will call james brown. Do you have his number?


-Andre

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When you call the fedex number ask them to transfer you to the legal Dept as thats where James Brown is.On a side note his name kills me lol,when i think of James Brown i think football or singer :8: :8:

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Nope,i just kept my reply simple since i can not tell you if its ok or not.

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Ah I see!! You just turned 50!! :rofl:

I left a message. I hope they return my call.


-Andre

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Originally Posted by Regal Boids

I left a message. I hope they return my call.


-Andre

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A message? I didnt think you could leave a message.

Well the legal dep. is only open until 5:30 pm cst and then you have the option to leave a message.


-Andre

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Originally Posted by Regal Boids

Well the legal dep. is only open until 5:30 pm cst and then you have the option to leave a message.


-Andre

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It might be a couple days and possibly Monday before they return your call.If you hear nothing by Tuesday call again.

Alright. Is it worth it to send it out? I will try tomorrow when they are open though.


-Andre

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Alright. Is it worth it to send it out? I will try tomorrow when they are open though.


-Andre

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Andre,are you talking about whether or not to send your test box out before you talk to James Brown? I would wait just to make sure you are able to get certified,even though fedex pays the shipping for your box to them and in return to you.

Just to let everyone know, you have to be 18 to get certified. My sales/account rep added my moms name to the account and so my mom is going to get certified and then she will ship for me.


-Andre

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Just to let everyone know, you have to be 18 to get certified. My sales/account rep added my moms name to the account and so my mom is going to get certified and then she will ship for me.


-Andre

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Andre,i am glad i mentioned it and you found out before you went to all the trouble getting certified.Now everyone else knows for sure.

Yup, thats good. Thank you for mentioning it to me.


-Andre

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Yup, thats good. Thank you for mentioning it to me.


-Andre

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No problem:cool: .Of course we can add this to show the people at FEDEX that answer the phone do not have a CLUE!:(