This was a terrible week on the Ranch. I shipped out my two best colored albino T. s. parietalis - Red Sided Garter Snake babies to WA. The temps were perfect for the departure and arrival locations. I shipped after the sun went down and they would be delivered in the morning. Approximately 12 hours in shipping time.
What I didn't check was the temp of the distribution location, which was Memphis, TN(all FedEx packages are sorted and distributed in Memphis) This in itself wasn't a real issue as they would only be on the ground for an hour during the early AM. Little did I know my babies would be stuck in Memphis for 12 hours because of a mechanical problem with the plane. They were in a warehouse in 90+ temps.
The lesson I learned cost those poor little snakes their lives.
This will force me to have a shorter shipping window in the Spring and Fall.
Just something to consider when shipping, check all the temps. that are pertinent to your shipment.