Anyone know of airlines/travel arrangements for exotic pets? (tortoise)?

Question

I have a tortoise, very small and United Airlines says I can't fly with her and they won't take her in cargo. I want to find a way to transport her safely across the United States. One can't transport a tortoise like a snake in a box under in the cargo center. They get very panicked, like a puppy.

Any suggestions? Other airlines? Pet moving services?

Answer 1

here are a couple of pet moving services that might be able to help you

http://www.pro-pet-transports.com/index....     http://airanimal.com/

have you asked if you can take your tortoise on the plane as hand luggage some times they will let you if the tortoise is not too big, you can also get in touch with some courier companies most will transport animals, hope the move goes well best of luck at  school,

Answer 2

Once I had to take my turtle to the vet.  To keep from leaving her in the car while we ate at a restaurant I put her in a small lunch box cooler.  We took her in with us to eat and put her under the table.

Answer 3

Ship it. Most of the major overnight companies will ship animals at a very reasonable price. All you need is a valid address there.

Call ahead and make arrangements to receive it just in case you get delayed.