Shipping should always be done Fedex Priority Overnight
Typically as a shipper you need to monitor the temps at the main hub, in your case it will most likely be Memphis (I said likely because I have ship packaged that have gone to Indy to be delivered in FL and I live in GA) and you make sure that the temps at ETA is above freezing at the time of delivery which is usually 10.30 AM (sometime later depending on how remote the person is)
Remember the temps at the main hubs are important to since your animals will usually stay there until the next flight for an average of 5 to 7 hours usually between 10 pm to 5 am
You will only know which hub your package will go through when printing your label online (I assume you are not certified and if so you MUST use a company such as SYR or Reptiles Express to print your label)
Hubs are based on the first letter or number and are as followed
A Fort Worth TX
W Oakland CA
N Indianapolis IN
X Memphis TN
Q Los Angeles CA
Numbers Newark, NJ
As far as temps do not rely on weather prediction that are more than 24 hours old, weather can change and do so quick so if you plan on shipping wednesday confirm on Tuesday.
In temps below 40 at ETA I recommend shipping to a hub where the animal is kept in a temp controlled room instead of a cold truck.
Now when it comes to packaging use a 12x9x6 box with 3/4 inch foam, the size of the box is as important as the foam thickness, it allow for more insulation. Do not use more than one 40 hours Shipping warmer or you will cook your snake (also I said shipping warmer not hand warmer)
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