Shipping Pets and Live Animals

Guide, tips and, information on how to ship live animals and pets so they arrive well and in good health.

Shipping Axolotls

Important Things To Consider When Shipping Axolotls

Axolotl, also known as a Mexican salamander or Mexican walking fish, is a specie of Salamander which originated from the Lake Xochimilco in Mexico. It is known for living its whole life in larval form without undergoing a metamorphosis, unlike other salamanders. Despite growing legs, the Axolotl retains its gills and remains living underwater.  These

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Pet Shipping

Pet Shipping: Choosing the Right Pet Kennel

Whether you opted for land or air transportation for your pet, using an appropriate kennel is important to keep the animal safe, comfortable and easily handled by shipping personnel during transit. Furthermore, a crate that your pet has gone accustomed to will minimize the stress brought about by the transportation process. Here are some guidelines

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shipping live animals

Important Information On Shipping Live Animals

Not all species of live animals are acceptable for shipping domestically or internationally. Some animals are subject to certain limitations and restrictions when being transported. Violations of these regulations can lead to fines and confiscation of shipment. Here are some important factors that should be considered when shipping live animals to ensure that they are

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shipping a fighting fish

How to Ship a Siamese Fighting Fish

Siamese Fighting Fishes, also known as Bettas, are popular fresh water aquarium fishes known for their colorful and flowing fins. Almost exclusively bred in captivity, these exotic fishes have become more attractive than their ancestors that are native to Thailand and Cambodia which are rather plain-looking. With selective breeding,  Bettas have become the beauties that

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Shipping live animals

Important Considerations When Shipping Live Animals

When shipping live animals such as pets or livestock, their safety, health, and well-being should be one of the primary considerations. The animal should be comfortable all throughout the transportation process to minimize the stress associated with traveling. Some destinations do not allow the transportation of certain species into their territories so it is a

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shipping a Madagascar Cockroach

How to Ship a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa), also known as the Hissing Cockroach or simply Hisser, is one of the largest species of cockroach. They have become popular exotic pets because of the unique hissing sounds they produce. They reproduce quite easily and are also used as feeder items for other exotic pets like chameleon lizards

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