***Insurance Not Available Thursday 5/1/2025***

ALERTS:Please avoid shipping on Thursdays as delays can mean delivery may not happen until Monday or later.

Holiday Information: Be aware that guaranteed commitment times on packages from all carriers are delayed through the holidays. Please check your guaranteed commitment time in our "Quick Quote" section, and package accordingly for additional time in transit.

Please be cautious as to where you’re sending your live animals. Do not ship into or out of areas with forecasted daytime highs of 100+ degrees or below 38 degrees! And only drop it off at a hub, and have it picked up at a hub.

NOTE: Always check the destination before shipping. With varied temperatures across the U.S. consider using phase packs. Phase packs make it possible to ship from and to areas with straddling temperatures. Check out the Shipping Supplies tab on our website.

REMEMBER: FedEx has ZERO liability on live shipments, and they will not issue any refunds on live packages that are late, lost, damaged, or DOA. Our On-Time and Live Arrival Insurance is the only way to protect yourself in the event of a late, lost, or DOA shipment. 

Insurance Eligibility Requirements

If you ship without purchasing insurance, you do so entirely at your own risk and financial liability! Ship according to SYR, SYI and SYA Shipping Standards, Packaging Guidelines, and Temperature Guidelines. See our Shipping Standards section:

FAQ- Shipping Standards

FedEx Service Alerts

ATTN: All Reptiles and Amphibians, and most Aquatics MUST BE SHIPPED PRIORITY OVERNIGHT!