I've recently made my first long distance reptile order of a Spotnose ball python and I was curious about how many people have run into issues with Fedex Priority Overnight shipments not arriving on time? I have a Spotnose on the way right now, and Fedex is telling me that it likely won't be delivered today as scheduled. It says on the Fedex site that if your package doesn't arrive by the time they guarantee (4:30 PM for me), that the shipment will be free.
If it doesn't get delivered by the time they guarantee, do you think it's fair for me to ask the breeder for my shipping cost back, since he will receive a refund for it? I was also wondering if you can you purchase insurance on a live reptile shipment as with other shipments, and will they generally pay the stated amount if the animal arrives deceased (assuming proper packing & certified shipper)?