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Old 10-30-2011, 09:53 PM   #1
Samantha12986
Shipping Crested Geckos Next Week, Do I Need A Heat Pack?

Hi Guys,

I am going to be shipping for the first time this week. I've done a lot of research on the whole shipping process so I feel pretty confident about how to pack and label them and I have the proper supplies.

My question is, do I include a heat pack or not? I'm planning to ship from Portland, ME on Wednesday for it to arrive in Mount Vernon, NY on Thursday. My day temp is forecast to be 50 with an overnight low of 34. The destination is forecast to have a high of 57 and a low of 48. The destination is only 5 hours from me so I'm assuming they will just ride there on a truck instead of flying?

Would you guys use a heat pack? I have one but I'm nervous after reading that the packs reach 114 degrees or so. They are all juvies from 5-10 grams and I'm nervous about them getting too hot.

Thanks in advance