Before I write this I would like to state that I do not hold any one liable. I feel like these sort of things just happen.

I have been looking forward to this day since around August when I first talked to this breeder. I have been on the phone with him several times a month either making payments or just talking about snakes.

My baby was finally ready and was shipped out last night at 18:30 I arived at the shippers local hub and picked up my snake. He was a jungle pastel ball python. I was quite giddy seeing as how my first BP I took back to the pet store because it had mites and I was unsure of its health. So this is in theory my first BP. I could not wait to get into my truck to open the package. I waited until it was 85F in my truck and warmed my hands so they would not be cold. I then took my pocket knife and very carefully cut the packing tape and the shipping label. I took off the insulated top and I see a few spots of moisture on the bag. No big deal the little guy just couldn't hold it, I guess. I take off the ties and open the bag and see the most beautiful BP I have ever seen it was just kinda laying in the bottom I figured maybe it was just lethargic from the shipping. I pick him up to warm him and he is limp. No movement no resistance no balling no flickering the tongue nothing...

I immediately call the breeder. Who was devastated he has never lost a snake in shipping. So he is shipping me another snake as soon as he is ready to ship out. I have purposely left out the details of the breeder because I do not want people to be stupid and make assumptions about the breeder.

I figured no one in my family understands so I came here. I know you guys understand. Has any one else lost a herp in shipping either being the breeder or the customer. Do you know what happened? Can any one help me understand this?

If any breeders have lost a snake during shipping can you share what happened?