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Edit/Update
Yea, this is kind of old.
I write the scientific name of the species, and quantity on the outside of the box.
Another update is that DHL no longer accepts or ships reptiles. They also no longer ship Domestically.
FedEx requires that you become a verified live animal shipper with them, which means that you sign away all your rights, even to things like refunds if there is a service failure, or if the package is lost.
UPS does not ship snakes.
My shipping temperature range actually extends down to 40 degrees.
You should also take into consideration that in fright planes (not passenger planes like Delta Dash) are not well insulated, and that temperatures DO reach freezing and below in the air.
Also take into consideration, that on HOT days, the temperature INSIDE the delivery truck can be 15+ degrees hotter then it is outside. More reasons why the earlier the delivery time the better.
I require that if there is no "by noon" delivery time available to a recipient, that the package is "held for pickup" at the nearest hub, and the recipient has to go pick the package up.
#7 - You can also find small privately owned stores that accept drop off packages, or you can call the courier and arrange for the package to be picked up. Not only do they charge you for the package being picked up, but then you have to consider that they have to ride around in the truck for longer while the driver continues to make pick ups, and then goes to the round up or hub. (Pick ups usually need to be called in and done before 3pm, where as you may be able to drop off the package at 5pm somewhere, a 2 hour difference where the animal could be on the truck)
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