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Just a couple questions. Do you need to be certified to ship? I was planning on getting certified but i was just curious. Also I have a pretty good idea of how to ship smaller snakes like ball pythons but how would you go about shipping larger ones? I have a 9 foot bum that i'd like to ship but I don't know what i would put her in if i did. When i get baby balls or carpets they come shipped in bags or deli cups, what would you put a burm in? And last one, where do you get your shipping supplies? Are there any other tips i should know, i know not to ship on a Thursday or when the weather or temps are bad at either end, anything else?
 
Go to shipyourreptiles.com or reptilesespress.com they will have all the info you need including supplies for sale, videos how to pack things, shipping conditions, and certification answers. hope this helps
 
I would suggest getting certified regardless of whether or not you are using SYR or RE. Both have had their accounts pulled before, leaving many in the dust for shipping. It would be advisable to have a back up.
 
Hey there,here is some addional info!? First off,pillow cases work well for shipping larger burms up to 10' or so,then a larger canvas bag will do.Always double bag larger snakes when bagging them into a pillow case and always check your bags for any holes.Depending on where you are shipping should depend on what handling agent you need. Fed Ex works,so does UPS, this also depends on your customer and how they would like you to ship their animals to them.For Delta and some of the other airlines yes you need to be approved by them before you become an account holder with said airlines.I deal with some very large companies and have worked for a few and these are your best routes to use.There is no faults with these companies and if anyhting happens in transit they will honor your shipment loss. Ask a Pro who knows! Hope the info will assist you in your quest! GEO!
 
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