Bearded Dragon unboxing - DEAD.

[TASTIGER]

shoot ill be praying for a safe journey. fingers crossed

 

[lauraj1055]

OMG! How awful for you and the beardie! I know how it feels to be so excited about getting a beardie, and you can't wait for it to get there.. I would have been so sick to my stomach. I hope your new beardie makes it ok..

 

[SmaugTheBD]

OMG! How awful for you and the beardie! I know how it feels to be so excited about getting a beardie, and you can't wait for it to get there.. I would have been so sick to my stomach. I hope your new beardie makes it ok..

thanks..hoping so!

 

[AHBD]

Just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about it. Very sad for you, the lizard and Atomic. Atomic lizard ranch has been breeding for a very long time, and I've never read or heard complaints about them. I'm sure she is just sick to death about this. The only thing that I see that would possibly be the biggest problem is the lack of styro foam insulation. The box itself " breathes " with no air holes, almost all breeders do not punch holes in the box because enough air gets in , it's no more airtight than a car on a long drive. It would not have been jostling that killed it, it may have heated up a bit too much en route at one point during shipping....without the thick styro [ usually 1" in heat or cold ] the heat could have been the culprit. Another possibility is that the odd dragon just freaks out totally and stresses itself , along with the heat. A snake bag is totally safe, the majority of dragons are shipped that way, and the newspaper is good for cushioning. As for the handling of the box by UPS employees, I have read that they really work super fast and don't pay attention to arrows + directions. There are "good " and "bad " employees in every kind of job. I think your new dragon will make it just fine, I really think it was a fluke because Atomic Lizard Ranch has been around a long time, longer than most big breeders today, and shipped a lot of lizards . [ And I don't know them or ever done business with them, so this is not a plug ]

 

[SmaugTheBD]

Just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about it. Very sad for you, the lizard and Atomic. Atomic lizard ranch has been breeding for a very long time, and I've never read or heard complaints about them. I'm sure she is just sick to death about this. The only thing that I see that would possibly be the biggest problem is the lack of styro foam insulation. The box itself " breathes " with no air holes, almost all breeders do not punch holes in the box because enough air gets in , it's no more airtight than a car on a long drive. It would not have been jostling that killed it, it may have heated up a bit too much en route at one point during shipping....without the thick styro [ usually 1" in heat or cold ] the heat could have been the culprit. Another possibility is that the odd dragon just freaks out totally and stresses itself , along with the heat. A snake bag is totally safe, the majority of dragons are shipped that way, and the newspaper is good for cushioning. As for the handling of the box by UPS employees, I have read that they really work super fast and don't pay attention to arrows + directions. There are "good " and "bad " employees in every kind of job. I think your new dragon will make it just fine, I really think it was a fluke because Atomic Lizard Ranch has been around a long time, longer than most big breeders today, and shipped a lot of lizards . [ And I don't know them or ever done business with them, so this is not a plug ]

Thanks for the reply, I always knew it wasn't atomics fault..I know how they treat their animals and they seem very nice and helpful. She actually told me in all her breeding, only TWO have died during shipping, and mine was the 2nd. So apparently it was a very rare mistake, or UPS' fault like usual. I hope they don't shake it around at all and keep the box cool. by the way, the box even said "KEEP COOL" but yeah, I guess he didn't read it. :/

 

[munchkins9802]

and depending on temps of the truck could have caused issues if he was in truck all day (our UPS trucks do not HAVE AC around here)

 

[SmaugTheBD]

and depending on temps of the truck could have caused issues if he was in truck all day (our UPS trucks do not HAVE AC around here)

Yeah we kind of came to the conclusion that it was just too hot..:/ hope this second beardie makes it tomorrow.

 

[TheWolfmanTom]

I have shipped dragons from coast to coast and north to south including Alaska.
Sometimes shipping accidents happen and Im sorry this has happened to you.
However its on the shipper to do all possible to ensure a safe delivery.
I start by putting my babys in deli cups with paper towels. Then I put them in a styrofoam lined box including top, bottom and all sides. I then fill the box with newspaper to keep everything snug and still allow air flow.

 

[SmaugTheBD]

I have shipped dragons from coast to coast and north to south including Alaska.
Sometimes shipping accidents happen and Im sorry this has happened to you.
However its on the shipper to do all possible to ensure a safe delivery.
I start by putting my babys in deli cups with paper towels. Then I put them in a styrofoam lined box including top, bottom and all sides. I then fill the box with newspaper to keep everything snug and still allow air flow.

I wish mine was packed like that :/

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

I hope your new baby arrives safely tomorrow!
Let us know the outcome when he gets there.


Tracie

 

[SmaugTheBD]

Hello,

I hope your new baby arrives safely tomorrow!
Let us know the outcome when he gets there.


Tracie

will do!

 

[SmaugTheBD]

Hello,

I hope your new baby arrives safely tomorrow!
Let us know the outcome when he gets there.


Tracie

Hi, if you are a moderator, are you able to delete this thread? If you can, thanks.

 

[munchkins9802]

why delete this thread? if someone was bothering you, then you should let a moderator know in a private message.
It wasn't your fault. I hope your new baby safely arrived.

 

[lauraj1055]

Yes.. we want to make sure you new dragon is safe and sound. Please keep us updated!

 

[EmilyRussom]

I send my sincerest condolences. Truly. This is truly awful.

I'd sue - but I work with three defense attorneys so I'm somewhat biased. Please, keep us all updated on what is to come <3