If I had known then what I know now, I never would have had them shipped. I would have driven the 5 hours and picked up or found a closer source. I was in need of a male ready to breed and foolishly assumed the breeder would know what was safe and what wasn't (I have kept snakes for years, but this would be my first clutch - which is now not happening - so even more dissapointment). It breaks my heart to think what those snakes went through because I didn't know enough to have him hold the snakes or to check into these forums prior to purchasing. A friend recommended that I come on here and one other forum after the fact to get more info. I have been on this forum for awhile, but didn't even think to check first. Look before you leap I guess! My lesson has certainly been learned.
As a side note: on the other forum they have a Board of Inquiry and the seller has a "questionable" history. Again, wish I knew then what I know now!
Oh, and hats off to you breeders that choose to hold your animals until better weather.
I used to raise hedgehogs and wouldn't ship (airlines only), if it was going to be below 40. Why did I think it would be okay for herps? Blond moment? So angry with myself for the whole situation.