I have been doing some of my own testing with the Phase 22 gel packs, and so far very impressed. Shipping in the summer time can be so stressful, and can be lethal for the geckos. I live in Florida. I did the following test:
1:00 PM Temps on screen porch was 98 degrees. Placed refrigerated Phase 22 in standard SYR box with no holes with deli cup and temp monitor with memory.
Box was left overnight. Our temps drop to 74 degrees at night.
11:00 AM Temps on screen porch was 92 degrees. Removed the deli cup with Temp monitor with memory.
Results:
Low temp was 75.4
High temp was 82.3
So, with these readings...can Leopard Geckos actually be safely shipped in the hot summer months? I know a lot of breeders refuse to ship over 90 degrees.
1:00 PM Temps on screen porch was 98 degrees. Placed refrigerated Phase 22 in standard SYR box with no holes with deli cup and temp monitor with memory.
Box was left overnight. Our temps drop to 74 degrees at night.
11:00 AM Temps on screen porch was 92 degrees. Removed the deli cup with Temp monitor with memory.
Results:
Low temp was 75.4
High temp was 82.3
So, with these readings...can Leopard Geckos actually be safely shipped in the hot summer months? I know a lot of breeders refuse to ship over 90 degrees.