When NOT to Ship Reptiles! Winter Shipping Do's and Don'ts | Reptile Guild Podcast

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Join the Reptile Guild on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reptileguild Dr. Tom Harbin Reptiles Memorial Endowed Scholarship in the College of Veterinary Medicine: https://give.auburn.edu/campaigns/dr-tom-harbin-reptiles-memorial-endowed-scholarship-in-the-college-of-veterinary-medicine-1 Winter is coming, and reptile shipping is about to get complicated! When is it too cold to ship reptiles? What temperatures are safe? Should you use heat packs? And when is the smartest decision simply to WAIT? This week on The Reptile Guild Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most important seasonal topics for reptile breeders, sellers, and buyers: SHIPPING LIVE REPTILES DURING WINTER! We’ll discuss the risks, the preparation, and the decisions every responsible reptile keeper should consider before putting an animal in a box and sending it across the country. Topics we’ll cover: When is it safe to ship reptiles during winter? What temperatures are too cold for shipping? How to properly pack reptiles for cold-weather shipping Heat packs: when to use them and common mistakes Shipping to FedEx hubs vs. residential delivery Why checking weather at both locations AND shipping hubs matters How holiday shipping delays affect live animals When breeders should hold animals until conditions improve * The responsibilities of both buyers and sellers Whether you’re an experienced breeder shipping hundreds of animals or a hobbyist purchasing your first snake online, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. The bottom line: Getting the animal there alive isn’t enough. Getting it there safely and healthy is what matters. YOUR HOSTS: Shane Kelley, Small Town Xotics Josh & Alisha Harbin, Herpin Harbins Technical Producer: Jay Kaps, Green Line Morphs JOIN THE CONVERSATION! What’s the coldest weather you’ve ever shipped reptiles in? Have you experienced shipping delays or winter shipping disasters? Share your experiences in the comments! LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE #ReptileGuild #ReptileShipping #WinterShipping KEYWORDS: Reptile Guild Podcast, winter reptile shipping, shipping reptiles in cold weather, how to ship snakes, when to ship reptiles, safe reptile shipping temperatures, reptile shipping guidelines, shipping live reptiles, winter snake shipping, reptile shipping heat packs, insulated reptile shipping boxes, FedEx reptile shipping, reptile shipping delays, reptile shipping safety, reptile shipping supplies, reptile breeders, snake breeders, reptile husbandry, reptile industry, buying reptiles online, selling reptiles online, responsible reptile breeding, Small Town Xotics, Herpin Harbins, Green Line Morphs