How to ship??

[crayolaskies]

I am currently selling two SHTCTs, and I'm a little nervous about shipping. I have never shipped before so I have no idea what to do. How do I calculate the shipping rate? What shipping service should I use? How do I set the package up for shipping? Sorry for all of the questions, but have no idea how to ship a gecko. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ShaffersExoticHerps]

I'm not sure on the price quote part, but if you go to the caresheet page on progeckos.com Cody has a great write up on shipping small reptiles. Hope this helps. Mike

 

[crayolaskies]

What services do you guys use? Is UPS next day air a good one to use? Where do I get a box and heat pack? How do I know that I even need a heat pack? Is it okay for me to ship them in tupperware containers with holes(I'm only selling 2)? Do I just drop them off at UPS or do I need to call ahead? Sorry again for all of the questions.

 

[GeckoGuru]

UPS Next Day Air is the service to use. I get my boxes and heat packs from www.lllreptile.com

I use a heat pack if the temps are below 65 degrees. I don't ship if it is below 40 degrees. I just drop them at the big ups hub in my area. You may have to call to find the right one in your area.

 

[ByRandom]

I get UPS to come pick them up -- free of charge. The UPS driver is great, has been a friend of the family for years now, so he always comes and gets them later in the evening.

 

[crayolaskies]

Does anyone know where to get just one insulated shipping box like they sell on lllreptile.com? The problem I have is that they sell them in bulk so I can't get just one. I checked with UPS to see if they had any boxes or even stickers that would let them know their was a live animal inside so they would be careful. They don't have anything like that. They don't even have insulated boxes. Can anyone help me?

 

[nwheat]

Superior enterprises sells 5 boxes with 3/4" foam for $17.50 - that's the smallest quantity I know of. Cody (Pro Geckos) sells single heat packs. What you should do is buy a gecko and have it shipped to you - then you'll have one box - you might even be able to get the breeder to toss in an unused heat pack, too.

 

[crayolaskies]

I don't need another gecko though. I'm getting rid of two of mine because of the time and money I need to spend on college. I'd love to have a giant though.

 

[nwheat]

It is probably a good idea to keep your collection small while in school. I guess the 5-pack is the best you'll be able to do, then. Good luck!

 

[crayolaskies]

Well after I sell the two, I'll be down to three, but I still want to get a crested gecko.