Quote Originally Posted by apple2 View Post
Rather than take the risk that an animal dies in shipping, I just go to expos and/or breeders to get my reptiles. Driving less than 100 miles really isn't a problem and it gives me more security in my purchases.
The risk of animal dying in shipping is minimal to non-existent if temperatures are taken into account and proper packaging is used. I have never had an animal die in shipping and I very strongly suspect most people here who ship properly have not either.