Shipping (and packaging) questions!

[khaleesithedragon]

Hey everyone! I'll be purchasing my first beardie in December...

I currently live in Cusco, Peru and the breeder lives in Lima, Peru. (Distance by plane is 1 hour, and by bus, it is 18 hours)

I have spoken to one airline that says they do not transport reptiles, but was given a name of a place that does shipments for roosters and guinea pigs, and told me to ask there, perhaps they do.


If in case they don't, the breeder said that by bus cargo, there is no problem as long as the beardie is packaged correctly (he said he would package her for me so she is safe)

What I want to make sure is if 18 hours is ok for the beardie to travel? Or is that too long of a ride?

Thanks

 

[AHBD]

Hi there....18 hours is fine as long as the temperature is not too hot on the vehicle. Most lizards shipped here in the U.S. take between 16 -20 hours average but it's how they are packed that keeps them safe from cold and heat. If it is above 90 degrees it's not advisable to ship because the package can get hotter than that on a vehicle. If you look on a website like " shipyourreptiles.com " you will see how to get the box ready to protect the animal. As long as the breeder ships it in proper conditions it will be fine.

 

[khaleesithedragon]

Hi there....18 hours is fine as long as the temperature is not too hot on the vehicle. Most lizards shipped here in the U.S. take between 16 -20 hours average but it's how they are packed that keeps them safe from cold and heat. If it is above 90 degrees it's not advisable to ship because the package can get hotter than that on a vehicle. If you look on a website like " shipyourreptiles.com " you will see how to get the box ready to protect the animal. As long as the breeder ships it in proper conditions it will be fine.

Thank you so much for the response! i feel a lot better now.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

He will be a world traveler then! You will have to let us know how his trip goes & post pictures when you do receive him also.

Tracie

 

[khaleesithedragon]

Hello,

He will be a world traveler then! You will have to let us know how his trip goes & post pictures when you do receive him also.

Tracie

I will most definitely post pictures once i get her. I can't wait, I'm already anxious. The babies want be born until late November, so In the meantime I'm reading everything about beardies.



Actually, I just checked my messages, the babies will be born by late November and the breeder said I can take the beardie in December....isn't that too small? I read that they should be ready to give way at around 2 months... :?: :?

Edit: 4 weeks ok or too soon?

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Well, 4 weeks IS pretty young. You may want to reconsider & wait until it is at least 6 weeks anyway, for shipping. It is stressful on them.

Tracie