Mail order during cold weather?

[Dr Drudge]

I live in the Northeast (LI) and am wondering if ordering livestock
(inverts hermits/snails/shrimp , coral, and fish) is wise during the
cold months.

Any experience out there (of course there is) or advice on which MO to
avoid?

TIA

[Dragon Slayer]

most if not all places use heat packs in the shipping box to preserve heat
for the critters in the box. with overnight shipping they do a fairly
efficient job of keeping them alive.

kc

"Dr Drudge" > wrote in message
m...
> I live in the Northeast (LI) and am wondering if ordering livestock
> (inverts hermits/snails/shrimp , coral, and fish) is wise during the
> cold months.
>
> Any experience out there (of course there is) or advice on which MO to
> avoid?
>
> TIA

[Marc Levenson]

If you'll check various sites, you'll notice they talk about overnight shipping
where arrival is 10:30 am (Dr Mac & Sons or Logicalreef.com for example). They
should also specify that they are packing heat packs with your livestock to
maintain temperature for the trip.

I totally understand your doubts. I've got them too and I'm not even in a cold
zone like you are.

Marc


Dr Drudge wrote:

> I live in the Northeast (LI) and am wondering if ordering livestock
> (inverts hermits/snails/shrimp , coral, and fish) is wise during the
> cold months.
>
> Any experience out there (of course there is) or advice on which MO to
> avoid?
>
> TIA

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[Richard Reynolds]

on top of what everyone else said, those items that are more delicate should only be
shipped in fall/winter/spring, its easier to warm up a packing box than to chill one.

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[Joseph]

In November I ordered some mushrooms off ebay. When the box arrived
the water was about 50 deg. f. Although they 'shrooms survived, and
the person had done a good job packing, I still wouldn't risk buying
from individuals.

Although has anybody ever picked up airplane cargo? Does it stay
warm?

Joseph

On 8 Dec 2003 08:31:32 -0800, (Dr Drudge) wrote:

>I live in the Northeast (LI) and am wondering if ordering livestock
>(inverts hermits/snails/shrimp , coral, and fish) is wise during the
>cold months.
>
>Any experience out there (of course there is) or advice on which MO to
>avoid?
>
>TIA

[Ken]

I live in Minn and FFExpress when they were in business would not ship
here in the winter months. There are also some sites that void their
stay alive granatee when shipping in the winter so you want to ask
before ordering.

Ken D


(Dr Drudge) wrote in message >...
> I live in the Northeast (LI) and am wondering if ordering livestock
> (inverts hermits/snails/shrimp , coral, and fish) is wise during the
> cold months.
>
> Any experience out there (of course there is) or advice on which MO to
> avoid?
>
> TIA

[Dr Drudge]

Thanks for the info.
One more question-

I don't get home from work until 7:30 pm.
If the shipment arrives in the morning (someone will be home to accept
it) would it be ok to leave the animals in the package all day?

I'm talking about ordering from "reputable" places like
Sal****erfish.com, Marine Depot, etc.

TIA



"Dragon Slayer" > wrote in message >...
> most if not all places use heat packs in the shipping box to preserve heat
> for the critters in the box. with overnight shipping they do a fairly
> efficient job of keeping them alive.
>
> kc
>
> "Dr Drudge" > wrote in message
> m...
> > I live in the Northeast (LI) and am wondering if ordering livestock
> > (inverts hermits/snails/shrimp , coral, and fish) is wise during the
> > cold months.
> >
> > Any experience out there (of course there is) or advice on which MO to
> > avoid?
> >
> > TIA

[Marc Levenson]

I would avoid that if possible. These creatures are delicate as it is, and costly. I would make every
effort to acclimate them and get them in the tank as soon as possible after arrival.

Maybe your wife can float them upon arrival, and slowly add a little water to each bag every 15 minutes,
and by lunch you could check on them and pour them in?

Marc


Dr Drudge wrote:

> Thanks for the info.
> One more question-
>
> I don't get home from work until 7:30 pm.
> If the shipment arrives in the morning (someone will be home to accept
> it) would it be ok to leave the animals in the package all day?
>
> I'm talking about ordering from "reputable" places like
> Sal****erfish.com, Marine Depot, etc.
>
> TIA
>
> "Dragon Slayer" > wrote in message >...
> > most if not all places use heat packs in the shipping box to preserve heat
> > for the critters in the box. with overnight shipping they do a fairly
> > efficient job of keeping them alive.
> >
> > kc
> >
> > "Dr Drudge" > wrote in message
> > m...
> > > I live in the Northeast (LI) and am wondering if ordering livestock
> > > (inverts hermits/snails/shrimp , coral, and fish) is wise during the
> > > cold months.
> > >
> > > Any experience out there (of course there is) or advice on which MO to
> > > avoid?
> > >
> > > TIA

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