Quote Originally Posted by frankykeno View Post
Actually I have a number of snakes shipped in that are very happy and healthy in my collection. Reputable breeders tend to be top shippers (they are certified by the shipper) and the snakes come in generally in beautiful shape. Just got 5 in recently - shipped in cool weather all the way from Texas to Ohio, beautifully, safely and professionally packed. Every one of them is perfect, all have settled in and are eating.
Still it's a chance to be taken, and I know for a fact that any animal gets stressed out in the shipping process, I've worked in the shipping industry and have seen packages being kicked around .