I'd honestly have to wonder about anyone thinking December to mid January is a great time to ship in the US.
Sure, people are looking for an awesome Holiday present, but I don't like the idea of a snakecicle or crushed lizard as a pet.
And thanks for the info on the hubs Malum! I knew there had to be more than one but oh boy did I expect more than 2. Hahah. That explains a few issues I've had this week with regular packages. Lol.