How to pack reptiles for overnight shipping
Step-by-step packing with insulated boxes, cups, bags and thermal packs.
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- Monarch Animal Shipping Operations
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Before you start
Check the forecast for origin and destination. A forecast is a planning aid, not a guarantee.
Packing steps
- Place each animal in a breathable bag or vented cup.
- Secure containers so they cannot shift; fill voids with shredded paper.
- Use thermal packs only as the checklist advises and never in direct contact with animals.
- Photograph each container before sealing and upload the photos to the shipment.
- Seal the box and apply the label on top with LIVE ANIMALS / THIS SIDE UP marks.
Hand-off
Use only locations marked live-animal acceptance confirmed on our coverage map.
Sources
- [1]FedEx: How to ship live animals(www.fedex.com)
Carrier rules change. Where this guide and your carrier agreement differ, the carrier agreement applies. This guide is not legal advice.