Packing Anoles for Shipping

[Heartfang]

Hello, all! I have a question and here it is : How would you go about packing lizards like anoles to ship them to a buyer?

 

[Michael Jacobi]

Hello, all! I have a question and here it is : How would you go about packing lizards like anoles to ship them to a buyer?

I'll just answer the direct question assuming you know how to use a styrofoam box with shredded paper or peanuts, heat packs as necessary and overnight shipping service.

Packing the anoles themselves depends in how many you are sending. 25-50 can be put in a medium snake bag with a bunch of shredded paper to cushion them and give them resting places separated from each other. This bag should "balloon" out and be packed in the box so that it isn't squeezed or crushed.

A smaller (~ 12) number can be packed in the large hinged salad bar types of clear "deli cups" - also with plenty of shredded plain paper or newspaper.

If it's only a few than a 32 oz. tall deli cup or a 6" diameter deli cup is fine.

Cheers,

Michael

 

[Heartfang]

Thank you!!!