Reptiles Express, snake shipping suspended

Originally Posted by TripleMoonsExotic

Last I talked to Brendan about this, RE was still under negotiations over the financial end of things with UPS (trying to get a better rate) and was working with FedEx so they can offer both.

UPS has approved shipping snakes no waiver needed to everyone.

I was more interested in the part of his quote that I highlighted in red. He says that anyone can ship snakes through UPS. I don't see that anywhere.

Originally Posted by brd7666

I was more interested in the part of his quote that I highlighted in red. He says that anyone can ship snakes through UPS. I don't see that anywhere.

I read that as they approved the idea, not that policy has been officially changed. I would think he would have said "UPS has approved a change in the snake shipping policy so that no waiver is needed for everyone" rather then how he worded it in his post.

I know Brendan has been super busy with other projects, perhaps someone could get in contact with the other owners (Ghanns was one, I forget the second one, it's posted somewhere).

Originally Posted by TripleMoonsExotic

I read that as they approved the idea, not that policy has been officially changed. I would think he would have said "UPS has approved a change in the snake shipping policy so that no waiver is needed for everyone" rather then how he worded it in his post.

I know Brendan has been super busy with other projects, perhaps someone could get in contact with the other owners (Ghanns was one, I forget the second one, it's posted somewhere).

I think his statement is misleading, to say the least. If someone read that, and shipped prohibited items through UPS, it could be more of a set back for the whole reptile community, as well as another black eye, that we don't need. He, or someone from his company should clarify what it is he meant by that. Because, the way I read it, it's nothing but trouble.

The VP in UPS that we have been working with has told RE that UPS will ship snakes now with out there waiver program. However, this is not a open call to start shipping snakes with UPS. That statement was only made to show we are still working to improve the shipping options out there for reptile breeders/dealers and I believe UPS will offer this to the public even if RE can not work something out. I am sure when UPS is ready and has a policy in place for shipping snakes they will have all of there reps get the word out. I don't think they will change any of there policies until everything has been worked out with RE and SYR. RE does now have a approved program with FedEx very similar to SYR. It is our intent to continue talks with UPS as we work on the site modifications and finalize our contract with FedEx. We think it is best to be able to offer service from both UPS and Fedex.