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Re: Shipping Snakes
What size box do you guys suggest for shipping hatchling ball pythons?
1.0.0 Normal Ball Python, 0.1.0 Albino Ball Python, 1.0.0 Spider Ball Python, 0.1.0 Pastel Ball Python, 1.0.0 Sorong Type Green Tree Python, 0.1.0 Green Iguana, 1.0.0 Whites Tree Frog,
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Re: Shipping Snakes
I buy my boxes from Wallmart,insulation from home depot,heat packs from Big apple herp.
But in the future im using shipyourreptiles.com Its way cheaper that way.
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Re: Shipping Snakes
I have found the 12X9X6 to be the most versatile size. You can fit up to 2 hatchlings in deli cups in the box, or up to 4 smaller or 3 larger hatchlings in bags. It's also not too excessively large for a single hatchling in a deli cup, and it provides plenty of protection when you stuff it well with newspapers. Smaller boxes I think would be more likely to fall or be handled roughly.
By the way, ULine also makes insulated boxes. The foam is actually molded, and slightly thicker. They are higher quality, but they're also a bit more expensive.
http://www.uline.com/BL_2157/Insulated-Shipping-Kits
Last edited by WingedWolfPsion; 10-13-2009 at 02:10 AM.
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Re: Shipping Snakes
Sorry if this is hijacking the thread, but can I ask a related question? Is there anything wrong with re-using boxes & materials (except the reptile's bag/cup), if they are still in new condition? I've been saving the packaging from reptiles shipped to me, and thought it would be "green" to use them again... does that break any rules or cause health concerns? Just curious, because otherwise I'll start recycling them instead. 
P.S. Everyone who's shipped to me uses those same boxes - either from SYR or Superior, I assume.
Last edited by Lolo76; 10-13-2009 at 02:52 AM.
Lolo's Collection... 
Ball Pythons: 0.4 Normals, 1.0 Pastel, 1.1 Mojaves, 1.0 Black Pastel, 2.0 Spiders, 0.1 Lesser, 1.0 Orange Ghost, 0.1 Honeybee
0.1 Spotted Python, 1.1 Stimson's Pythons, 1.0 Jungle Carpet Python
3.4 Corn Snakes, 1.1 Western Hognose Snakes, 1.2 cats, and 1.0 dog (47lb mutt)
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Re: Shipping Snakes
One more thing... I noticed that two of my shipped animals had "live harmless reptile" stickers, with the type of reptile checked from a list. Which company provides those - and would you say that's a good or bad idea?
Lolo's Collection...
Ball Pythons: 0.4 Normals, 1.0 Pastel, 1.1 Mojaves, 1.0 Black Pastel, 2.0 Spiders, 0.1 Lesser, 1.0 Orange Ghost, 0.1 Honeybee
0.1 Spotted Python, 1.1 Stimson's Pythons, 1.0 Jungle Carpet Python
3.4 Corn Snakes, 1.1 Western Hognose Snakes, 1.2 cats, and 1.0 dog (47lb mutt)
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Re: Shipping Snakes
 Originally Posted by Lolo76
One more thing... I noticed that two of my shipped animals had "live harmless reptile" stickers, with the type of reptile checked from a list. Which company provides those - and would you say that's a good or bad idea?
i would just stick with live harmless reptile. imagine if you get some anti snake fedex or ups guy
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Re: Shipping Snakes
Originally Posted by nixer
i would just stick with live harmless reptile. imagine if you get some anti snake fedex or ups guy
True... the only time I saw a type specified was when I got my geckos, so I guess most snake owners would agree. 
Lolo's Collection...
Ball Pythons: 0.4 Normals, 1.0 Pastel, 1.1 Mojaves, 1.0 Black Pastel, 2.0 Spiders, 0.1 Lesser, 1.0 Orange Ghost, 0.1 Honeybee
0.1 Spotted Python, 1.1 Stimson's Pythons, 1.0 Jungle Carpet Python
3.4 Corn Snakes, 1.1 Western Hognose Snakes, 1.2 cats, and 1.0 dog (47lb mutt)
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