How to ship fire belly toads?

[hassman789]

Well, I have some fire belly toads that were given to me by someone who didn't want them anymore. Well I have had them for a year and honestly they are a pain in the butt. So I'm thinking about selling them on here to someone who actually wants them. But if I were to do so, could they be shipped in the mail safely? I would insist it be overnight mailing. If so how would it be done? I tried searching but found nothing, if it has been covered a link would be great. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

 

[flamesbane]

Pack them in deli cups with dampened sphagnum moss, they should be packed tight with out a lot of room to move about. Pack them in an insulated (Styrofoam lined) box and heat-pack/cool-pack appropriately. Ship them overnight.

 

[hassman789]

Ok thanks, I needed that.

 

[Verneph]

Pack them in deli cups with dampened sphagnum moss, they should be packed tight with out a lot of room to move about. Pack them in an insulated (Styrofoam lined) box and heat-pack/cool-pack appropriately. Ship them overnight.

+1 Don't forget the air holes!

 

[flamesbane]

+1 Don't forget the air holes!

Yup, and make sure that if you punch them yourself to do them from the inside towards the outside. This prevents leaving a jagged edge that the animal could rub against.

 

[hassman789]

What about air holes in the box and styrofoam? Is that needed?

 

[Verneph]

What about air holes in the box and styrofoam? Is that needed?

Just one or two in the side.