Your thoughts on using courier for hatchling - Page 4

Andy Robertson · 12-03-2013, 08:46 PM

Sorry Lynne only read the first page before I posted.
Andy

FLINTUS · 13-03-2013, 06:44 PM

I have used National Animal Courier for red foots and AC Reptile Chauffers for a viv. Both are good, first is £15 cheaper-45 rather than 60). The reason why it was so long is because they have a route map throughout the UK, so even if a county is very close to another they may only get to it after about 10 counties. My red foots were in transit for 1 and a half days from Newark to here, but the van was habistat controlled and they were very active and happy. National Animal Courier have torts themselves, so they were well cared for-but are sub-adults

NATURALIS · 14-03-2013, 10:30 AM

I can't fault Steve ( reptile courier ) i send lot's of hatchling's through him and never had any problem's, his van is heated to the correct temp and there soaked and fed every day .

Doodle-Bug · 14-03-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NATURALIS

I can't fault Steve ( reptile courier ) i send lot's of hatchling's through him and never had any problem's, his van is heated to the correct temp and there soaked and fed every day .

We were told he would not soak the hatchlingas this would over stimulate it . I am sure he does a fine job its just the length of time that is the issue here and nothing else

Easter Bunny · 14-03-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NATURALIS

I can't fault Steve ( reptile courier ) i send lot's of hatchling's through him and never had any problem's, his van is heated to the correct temp and there soaked and fed every day .

I have used Steve before with no problems..but I did call him to ask if the Hatchling could be soaked seeing as she would be in transit for quite a while and he said 'no'

Pussygalore · 15-03-2013, 07:35 AM

I must admit I'd never use a courier but have and would be prepared to drive to deliver, several hours if needed, most new owners are prepared to pay the petrol money and we just make a it a day out. I also like to meet the new owner in person, when my adult Ibera were sold we drove all the way to Blackpool to meet the new owners from Scotland, they were on holiday near there so it saved them an extra drive down to Birmingham. We'd never been there before so had a few hours to look around after the torts had gone.

13-03-2013, 06:44 PM	#32
FLINTUS Member Juvenile Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 960	I have used National Animal Courier for red foots and AC Reptile Chauffers for a viv. Both are good, first is £15 cheaper-45 rather than 60). The reason why it was so long is because they have a route map throughout the UK, so even if a county is very close to another they may only get to it after about 10 counties. My red foots were in transit for 1 and a half days from Newark to here, but the van was habistat controlled and they were very active and happy. National Animal Courier have torts themselves, so they were well cared for-but are sub-adults __________________ 2.2 Red Foots 1.0 Golden Retriever 1.1 Lop-eared rabbits 1.2 Serrated/Forest Hingebacks Fish Snails-Achatina Fulica 'Jadatzi', Limicolaria Flammea, Limicolaria Numidica, Archachatina marginata suturalis, Achatina Tincta Jadatzi GALS for sale: http://www.shelledwarriors.co.uk/for...799#post610799

14-03-2013, 10:30 AM	#33
NATURALIS Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cheshire Posts: 3,472	I can't fault Steve ( reptile courier ) i send lot's of hatchling's through him and never had any problem's, his van is heated to the correct temp and there soaked and fed every day . __________________ Home bred tortoise's available all year round, Hermanns , spur-thighed ( ibera ) pm for details

15-03-2013, 07:35 AM	#36
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	I must admit I'd never use a courier but have and would be prepared to drive to deliver, several hours if needed, most new owners are prepared to pay the petrol money and we just make a it a day out. I also like to meet the new owner in person, when my adult Ibera were sold we drove all the way to Blackpool to meet the new owners from Scotland, they were on holiday near there so it saved them an extra drive down to Birmingham. We'd never been there before so had a few hours to look around after the torts had gone. Last edited by Pussygalore; 15-03-2013 at 07:38 AM.

12-03-2013, 08:46 PM	#31
Andy Robertson Member Hatched Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 339	Sorry Lynne only read the first page before I posted. Andy

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