Shipped Tortoise Delivery Instructions

[tylerfitz420]

What instructions would you included for someone just receiving a Russian Tortoise through overnight shipping.
All I know is a warm soak.
Thanks,
Debbie

 

[wellington]

I would suggest the warm soak and thrn place in enclosure with some food and to leave him be until the next day. This all after the person knows all temps and humidity are correct.

 

[Gillian M]

A warm enclosure that's nice and large, enough humidity and food.

Any pics of your tort if you've received him/her?

 

[tylerfitz420]

A warm enclosure that's nice and large, enough humidity and food.

Any pics of your tort if you've received him/her?

No I'm shipping my young ones out in a month or two and was just giving them advice upon arrival. I'm new to the shipping world. Using ship your reptile. Got my insulated boxes etc
Awaiting some warm weather after we get out 15-20 inches of snow tomorrow !

 

[Robyn@TRR]

There are different variants on this type of instruction, but I really like this card that JD Constriction includes with their snake sales. Wouldn't be hard to modify it appropriate for tortoises, specifically the feeding part. I do still agree with letting it alone for 5 days. It is just SO tempting to interact with a newly received animal, but stress is a main trigger for health issues in that window after receiving a shipment.