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Aegis
Hatchling
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
 Posted - 07/08/2011 : 15:11:40
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Is it ok doing this?! Every site i look on for a new corn (gimme a few months and i will have another guarenteed)
But because i live so far away from any sort of pet shop/reptile shop then they say that they post the snakes.
Is that safe? Does it not distress them? Do any damage?
Also i dont drive! If i did i would have been all over britain collecting new snakes! |
4.0.0 Kids (Hugh, Seamus, Athrun + JD)
1.0.0 Gingy cat (Fintan Stack)
0.1.0 Snow Corn (Karuza)
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 15:31:43
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They dont actually send them in the post like a letter 
They pack them up all safe in boxes, then send them out with a courier.
I think most pet shops use TNT, but i'm not sure...
Felix came by TNT when i ordered her  |
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Aegis
Hatchling
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 15:36:48
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LOL yeah couldnt see them sending a snake like a letter! Would never get through the letter box! :op
Where did you get Felix from if you dont mind me asking? Not wanting to get one from somewhere that im not sure about. I have a few sites iv been looking at. |
4.0.0 Kids (Hugh, Seamus, Athrun + JD)
1.0.0 Gingy cat (Fintan Stack)
0.1.0 Snow Corn (Karuza)
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 15:54:28
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BJ Herp Supplies it was called, but it doesnt look like they've actually updated the website in a few years....
I prefer getting my snakies from people rather that shops - usually cheaper!
I've got my others from ads on RFUK, preloved and reptileclassifieds
and then used a few nice reptile-specific couriers to bring them home  |
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thistle
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 16:29:31
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| You can get a snake from a breeder and have it couriered up. I bought Bailey, and another for my friend, from Cymru Corns (Doogle on here) in Leicestershire and they arrived here in Glasgow by reptile courier last Saturday. I could even see exactly where the courier was on a map on his website (he has GPS tracking). Was really interesting to watch, well.... at least I thought so.....lol. He went all over the country going as far up as Inverness. |
2.0.0 Dogs (westie Angus, shih tzu Archie)
0.5.0 African Pygmy Hedgehogs (Harriet, Amelia, Matilda, Jemima, Maisie) RIP Hector
0.4.0 Guinea Pigs (Isobel, Effy, Mrs Mack & Sheila)
1.0.0 Lutino C0ckatiel (Sammy)
3.0.0 Corn Snakes - CB10 Amel (Barnaby), CB11 Anery Lavender (Bailey), CB10 Caramel Motley (Bradley)
0.1.0 CB11 Western Hognose Snake (Maggie) |
Edited by - thistle on 07/08/2011 16:40:40 |
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Aegis
Hatchling
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 16:54:28
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Im about 120 miles further north than Inverness. I never knew you could do that though! How would you go about organising that then? Are there any couriers that wont take snakes? Gonna need to do alot of research before (and get the next viv set up too)
Price doesnt really concern me. We are quite used to paying over £20 standard postage on absolutely anything lol. |
4.0.0 Kids (Hugh, Seamus, Athrun + JD)
1.0.0 Gingy cat (Fintan Stack)
0.1.0 Snow Corn (Karuza)
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 17:14:42
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Some couriers wont take live animals at all.
Theres a list of DEFRA approved couriers on Jamies site: http://www.cymru-corns.com/couriers.php
I've used a whole heap of them (probably spent more on couriers than i have on snakes lol!)
You basically contact the courier and give them the details of the pickup and delivery addresses.
Then they'll go and pick up snakey and deliver it to you! Usually on a run or something, which is cheaper, so they dont come directly from the pickup address to you |
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Aegis
Hatchling
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 17:37:28
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Originally posted by Figs
Some couriers wont take live animals at all.
Theres a list of DEFRA approved couriers on Jamies site: http://www.cymru-corns.com/couriers.php
I've used a whole heap of them (probably spent more on couriers than i have on snakes lol!)
You basically contact the courier and give them the details of the pickup and delivery addresses.
Then they'll go and pick up snakey and deliver it to you! Usually on a run or something, which is cheaper, so they dont come directly from the pickup address to you
Massive thanks for that! Looks like an excellent site and more than likely the one i will be buying from. Some gorgeous corns on there! :D |
4.0.0 Kids (Hugh, Seamus, Athrun + JD)
1.0.0 Gingy cat (Fintan Stack)
0.1.0 Snow Corn (Karuza)
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thistle
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 18:09:31
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Originally posted by Aegis
Massive thanks for that! Looks like an excellent site and more than likely the one i will be buying from. Some gorgeous corns on there! :D
Tell me about it. I wish I had the space for more. I can heartily recommend getting a corn from Jamie, he's great. I couldn't be happier with the hatchling I got from him.
I used Wild World Reptile Couriers and they were excellent. |
2.0.0 Dogs (westie Angus, shih tzu Archie)
0.5.0 African Pygmy Hedgehogs (Harriet, Amelia, Matilda, Jemima, Maisie) RIP Hector
0.4.0 Guinea Pigs (Isobel, Effy, Mrs Mack & Sheila)
1.0.0 Lutino C0ckatiel (Sammy)
3.0.0 Corn Snakes - CB10 Amel (Barnaby), CB11 Anery Lavender (Bailey), CB10 Caramel Motley (Bradley)
0.1.0 CB11 Western Hognose Snake (Maggie) |
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Aegis
Hatchling
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 18:24:46
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| haha my husband wondered how we were going to fit so many in here plus the 6 of us! But i have a way :D And said yes to 2 geckos to keep him happy too! Hope for 1-2 corns before christmas as my christmas present lol! |
4.0.0 Kids (Hugh, Seamus, Athrun + JD)
1.0.0 Gingy cat (Fintan Stack)
0.1.0 Snow Corn (Karuza)
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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2011 : 11:30:29
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| I'll second the recommendation for Jamie. I was lucky enough to be able to pick my snakes up from him so got to see his collection. Absolutely stunning snakes!! |
      
3.1.0 Corn snakes, 1.0.0 T-Albino Cape House Snake, 0.1.0 Western Hognose,
1.0.0 MBK, 0.1.0 Childrens Python, 1.0.0 Nicaraguan Dwarf Boas
0.0.1 Occelated Skink, 1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, 1.0.3 Tarantulas, 0.0.2 Damon diadema
1.0.0 C0ckatiel,
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2011 : 11:52:59
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Mew came from Jamie too
great snakes! |
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Aegis
Hatchling
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2011 : 19:04:27
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| Just got a quote for £77 delivery from where Jamie is, to me. Guess thats not too bad! |
4.0.0 Kids (Hugh, Seamus, Athrun + JD)
1.0.0 Gingy cat (Fintan Stack)
0.1.0 Snow Corn (Karuza)
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"Mail Order" Snakes
