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Packaging is the most important aspect of shipping live animals
In this issue:
The Importance of Proper Packaging
and Tips on How to Ship Safely
First, you must use a new or like-new corrugated box. It must be at least single walled with a burst weight of 275 lbs. To ensure you have the proper packaging materials, check out the shipping supplies tab on our website to find everything you’ll need.
Doing so will give you peace of mind, as FedEx approves and certifies our packaging for live reptiles, amphibians, inverts, and aquatics. Boxes from USPS, Amazon, FedEx, or the like, are too flimsy and not allowed to use when shipping live animals, and using these types of boxes will nullify any All Pro Shipping Live Arrival Insurance coverage.
In addition, the box must be lined- all four sides, the top, and bottom- with at least ¾” thick extruded polystyrene foam (EPF), which is insulation that will help to protect the animal adequately.
Once an adequate amount of wadded up packing paper or newspaper is placed inside the box to form a nesting area, the animal- in a reptile bag or a deli cup (with ample cushioning)- will be solidly placed in the box, surrounded by the nesting material. Imagine being able to shake the box slightly without the animal shifting much at all.
Note: Invertebrate shipping requires a 4th layer of containment,such as a deli cup inside a reptile bag, or deli cup inside a larger deli cup, and then placed inside the box with the EPF insulation.
It’s important to use the correct box size. The interior space inside the box will be diminished once the EPF insulation and the package material are placed inside. The box will need to fit the animal comfortably, yet securely. If a heat pack is needed, there needs to be plenty of space so that the animal (including deli cup or reptile bag) doesn’t come in contact with it, and there needs to be adequate room for proper ventilation to avoid over-heating.
The general recommendation is to not use a heat pack in any box smaller than 12x9x6.
Whether you're considering using a heat pack, cold pack or Phase 24 pack, please contact us if you have questions about any of them.
Four ventilation holes must be punched through the box and foam paneling (EPF). Place two holes on opposite ends of the box (long side if applicable). A Phillips screwdriver works well to achieve a proper outcome.
The box must be sealed with packaging tape. Do NOT use duct tape, masking tape, scotch tape, electrical tape, etc.
Lastly, the FedEx shipping label must be purchased through our company for FedEx to accept the package. And it must be clearly visible on the package.
A Lacy Act/IATA label must also be filled out completely and easily visible. Failure to enter information completely on Lacy Act labels may result in delays, confiscation, and/or fines.
Pro Tip: Write the Tracking# on the side of the box with a Sharpie - If the label were to come off during shipping this will aid FedEx in keeping the shipment on its proper track.
There are many variables unique to each shipment; these instructions and tips are standard. Do not hesitate to contact our customer service team with any questions or concerns regarding your packaging needs.
Sarah Hirsch- Customer Service Representative
info@allproshipping.com
303-730-2125
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6/19/23
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