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infernalis
08-08-2008, 07:24 AM
Yesterday we had to pack 12 garters for shipping, all of them small super active juveniles.

After struggling to get the first two into the deli cup without injury I figured there had to be a better way.

Simply place the snakes that are to be shipped in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes, they will slow down to near lethargic, then just place them in the deli cup, snap on the lid and your done.

Before posting such a suggestion, I did some research and found that this is a sound idea, no harm to the snakes, and it even reduces the amount of stress both to the snakes and the person packing them.

Before closing, I would like to point out, I would never suggest this for any tropical species, Certain species from tropical climates may not tolerate this temporary chilling.

The extra 10 minutes it took to slow the animals down easily counteracted at least that much time or more that would have been spent trying to force multiple baby snakes into a deli cup.
ssssnakeluvr
08-08-2008, 10:35 AM
not a bad idea!!!!! :D I have fought with babies trying to get them in the deli cups before....
infernalis
08-08-2008, 11:12 AM
Don, I had to come up with something. After struggling with Sids 2 het babies, The next box was to have 10 snakes, 5 in each deli cup.

How in the heck am I going to get 5 snakes in each cup without injury?

Went so smooth, I figured it was common practice?
ssssnakeluvr
08-08-2008, 11:22 AM
well...it will become common practice!!!! I used to do that years ago when a friend was comoing over to take photos...chill them for a few minutes...but gave that up..warmed up too fast. I just use my daughter's help for photos...but that will work for getting babies into deli cups!!! (now if I could just have some babies!!!!)
infernalis
08-08-2008, 11:33 AM
(now if I could just have some babies!!!!)


Even the finest European doctors have not been able to pull that operation off yet:eek:
crzy_kevo
08-08-2008, 11:40 AM
Even the finest European doctors have not been able to pull that operation off yet:eek:


lol wayne that was quite a good joke

and good idea with the quick chill
ssssnakeluvr
08-08-2008, 12:02 PM
Even the finest European doctors have not been able to pull that operation off yet:eek:
alright smarty pants.....:cool: if my snakes would have babies!!!! :D
infernalis
08-08-2008, 12:03 PM
Don, you opened the door for that one:D
ssssnakeluvr
08-08-2008, 12:04 PM
yes I did....lol!!!!! painted a big target right on my forhead!!!!
infernalis
08-08-2008, 12:06 PM
well I was aiming about 3 feet lower than that:eek:

You opened the flood gate that time:D
ssssnakeluvr
08-08-2008, 12:20 PM
Lol!!! :d
Sid
08-08-2008, 01:26 PM
Wayne, my newbies have arrived safe and sound. They both look great!! Thanks a million.:D

I'll have photos up a little later for everyone.
infernalis
07-05-2010, 08:11 AM
Wayne, my newbies have arrived safe and sound. They both look great!! Thanks a million.:D

I'll have photos up a little later for everyone.

What ever happened to Sid? anyone know?


He was really active, seems strange without him around.
drache
07-05-2010, 09:53 AM
What ever happened to Sid? anyone know?


He was really active, seems strange without him around.
I recently sent Sid a pm to see how he's doing and haven't gotten anything back so far, but he's checked in at least middle of last month
maybe he is just busy - hopefully not in a funk
infernalis
07-05-2010, 10:10 AM
I used to have his phone number, but it got lost.

Let me know if you hear back from him.
Mrs N1ntndo
09-16-2011, 08:56 PM
wierd question but it goes along with this thread. Can anyony post pics of the items needed to ship baby garters. So I know what im looking for when I do it. I want pics so im not guessing. Box , cup whatever is needed please. For me never shipping them I need help with info.
kibakiba
09-17-2011, 02:25 AM
I'd get a Styrofoam shipping box to put in the box and then add the cup. It helps them to not get thrown around as much. I don't have the link, but I believe Richard does.
drache
09-17-2011, 05:45 AM
there are a ton of instructional videos out there
here's a few samples
Reptile Kings - Reptile Express Shipping - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9kZM0DWQws)
How to pack and ship a reptile - LLLReptile & Supply - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYoeB66ogBI)
How to: Ship reptiles during sumer/winter. - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtuhOR8nHHE)
as they say: a moving picture worth a few printed words