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Steps To Become Fedex Certified!!!

Kagome100 said:
the paper i had that i had to sign, said b2b also... i dont get it, how are bussiness out there sending reptiels to us than? im not a bussiness...
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I've not had a shipment questioned yet but if it starts I'd address my shipment to "(Buyers Name) Reptiles".

You could also try shipping through Repster who also uses Fed Ex.
http://www.reptster.com/connections/fedex/fedex_terms.php

I've not used them yet but they sound good.
 
darn i read the last post, and still didn't see the answer to "how do businesses use fedex to LEGALLY ship to RESIDENTS who AREN'T businesses". it seems that according to fedex, reptiles can only be bought locally by residents, because residents aren't allowed to have reptiles shipped to them from out of state using fedex. so does that mean ALL businesses shipping via fedex, from business to non-business-residents, is doing it illegally? if so, is there ANY method to do it LEGALLY (like UPS, or some other package delivery company)?
 
Speaking strictly Snakes, Fed Ex and Delta Dash are the only carriers you can go with period.
For lizards Amphibs and turtles you can use UPS of that other company who I really hate.
Technically if you wish to ship snakes via Fed Ex to an individual you should have them locate a pet store near them that will accept the package for them but I have not had a problem, yet, shipping to a home address.
 
so to fedex:
the box with everything needed in it, and an empty deli cup/snake bag.
then they send it back to you, and then what? how do you make them ship it?
 
Then you talk to your rep sign some more papers and find out the best drop off points near you .
 
Okay, maybe someone here can help me with this. I passed package testing, talked to my account rep, got the liability waiver e-mailed to me, but when I printed it out, Section J (I think) says I cant ship to residences, only business-to-business... I am not a business, nor am I shipping to businesses. My account rep says there's no way to get around it and I cannot ship to residences.. Huh? I know people do! howww?
 
Dont worry about the business to business clause. They cannot prove you are not a business and that you are not shipping to a business. Just use Sam's Reptiles shipped to "John Doe's Reptiles Unlimited" or whatever you can come up with. If you are breeding and selling you are a legit business in my opinion.
 
I am Fed-ex certified and cannot ship to a residence . They have gone as far as looking up the destination on mapquest or a similar site at the counter to see if it is a residential area . If it is , They won't accept it .
I'm really disappointed with the entire "certification to ship live harmless reptiles" as the "business to business only " clause renders it about 95% useless to me .
Some can get away with it , but technically , it is against Fed-Ex rules.
 
I have had them pick it up at my house and it made it halfway across the US with no problems. It is probably the easiest way as there is no counter. The man or woman driving the truck has more to do than worry about this package going to a residential area or not. At the counter we must face the fact people do not want snakes to be shipped and some if not most will do all they can to keep it from happening. Things will change in the future for the better is all we can hope for.
 
Whenever possible, have your package held at the local FedEx office for pick up. That is far safer than shipping to a residence, where there is more chance of mis-delivery, or the driver dumping it at the door in the sun or snow (they may not even bother to knock or ring the door bell). Then the packages usually arrive before the office is even open, and extreme temps are not usually a problem.

I do anything I can to discourage residential delivery, although I have gotten away with it by shipping to whatever business name people want to use for their "home business" - when there is no other option. But I will only guarantee live arrival for residential delivery if it arrives before 11 a.m. and if they manage to sign for it, even if their driver is in a hurry.

Also, do the paperwork online. You get a 10% discount, and you don't have to linger at the counter, just drop it off.
 
Is there something that states "you must" put live harmless reptile on the outside of the box. I have recieved packages from large companies and the only thing on the box was red arrows pointing up along with parishables in red stamped on the box between the arrows.
 
Southern Wolf said:
Is there something that states "you must" put live harmless reptile on the outside of the box. I have recieved packages from large companies and the only thing on the box was red arrows pointing up along with parishables in red stamped on the box between the arrows.
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Yes Thats the lacey act. They say you must name the Latin and common name of the species.
 
Southern Wolf said:
Is there something that states "you must" put live harmless reptile on the outside of the box. I have recieved packages from large companies and the only thing on the box was red arrows pointing up along with parishables in red stamped on the box between the arrows.
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Yup, it's called the Federal Lacey Act.
Their is some argument about what is specifically legally required to put on the package; but consensus says to be safe and cover your butt, include the quantity, common name and scientific name of each species in the shipment. I put an e-mail into the USFW on the 17th to get it spelled out (and written proof that's what I was told to cover myself), but I have yet to get a response.
 
The Lacey Act states that live animal shipments must be accurately labeled...the IATA Live Animal Regulations state the specifics, including that the package must be labeled as containing a LIVE ANIMAL, list the common & scientific name of each species contained, and the number of each.
 
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