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Every so often, I like to make threads with the sole purpose of archival information. We preach the search function, so why not actively contribute to it?
For this, put down your shipping tips. Packaging, companies to use, container options, cold/heat packs, cushioning, LAG advice, so on and so on. Whatever you think will be useful. Do not discuss brown boxing or anything of the sort - we want to keep this thread open.
For those that have been shipping overnight for quite some time, my tip may come as no surprise. I have found that through USPS's "Click and ship" option (where you print off the tag yourself at home) does not take into account the size of the box, only the weight. Note that they do care if any dimension of the box exceeds 12", which is obviously quite large. This is great, because the price raises exponentially with size if you take it into the post office. Why is this such a big deal? It allows you to have an enormous box to make room for insulation, cold packs, multiple inverts, you name it. For a long time I was struggling to fit shipments into tiny boxes to keep the cost down, often sacrificing insulation to do so. No need for that by using this feature.
In terms of a container for the tarantula, I've also grown fond of coffee cans (obviously thoroughly rinsed out). They can't be crushed, they insulate to a degree, and I personally always have them on hand.
For this, put down your shipping tips. Packaging, companies to use, container options, cold/heat packs, cushioning, LAG advice, so on and so on. Whatever you think will be useful. Do not discuss brown boxing or anything of the sort - we want to keep this thread open.
For those that have been shipping overnight for quite some time, my tip may come as no surprise. I have found that through USPS's "Click and ship" option (where you print off the tag yourself at home) does not take into account the size of the box, only the weight. Note that they do care if any dimension of the box exceeds 12", which is obviously quite large. This is great, because the price raises exponentially with size if you take it into the post office. Why is this such a big deal? It allows you to have an enormous box to make room for insulation, cold packs, multiple inverts, you name it. For a long time I was struggling to fit shipments into tiny boxes to keep the cost down, often sacrificing insulation to do so. No need for that by using this feature.
In terms of a container for the tarantula, I've also grown fond of coffee cans (obviously thoroughly rinsed out). They can't be crushed, they insulate to a degree, and I personally always have them on hand.
