Shipping Checklist

Shipping Supplies Checklist



  • Insulated Shipping Box w/ min. ¾” Foam Liner (Must be a FedEx approved reptile shipping box, which is a white box with red or green lettering).
  • Deli Cups or Cotton Reptile Bags
  • Heat Pack or Cold Pack. Hand warmers are not acceptable.
  • Fill Material (shredded newspaper, paper towels, foam peanuts, or recycle your old paper)
  • Tape
  • Care sheets, Invoices - any paperwork you want to include for the customer.
  • ReptilesExpress Shipping Label
  • LACEY Act Label

Live Reptile Shipping Temperature Guidelines



  • 40°F or Less: ReptilesExpress.com recommends not shipping until warmer weather.
  • 40-70°F: Use a 40 hour or longer heat pack
  • 70-85°F: No Heat Pack or Cold Pack Required.
  • 85-95°F: Use a Phase 22 Cold Pack or Cold Cell.
  • 95°F and Above: ReptilesExpress.com recommends not shipping until cooler weather.
These are general guidelines. You need to know the specific temperature requirements and safe tolerances for the species that you plan to ship and adjust these guidelines accordingly.
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