Is ordering a snake online safe?

Question

A baby Mexican Black Kingsnake from bigappleherp.com to be specific.

Is this safe? He won't be traumatized will he lol? And he won't be aggressive or anything after being shipped right...

Answer 1

It's never a good idea to buy any live animal without first seeing it in person.  It could be sick or get sick in transit.  Especially a reptile..how do you know it's gonna be kept warm??  The last thing you want is a snake with a respiratory infection.  It could also stress him out and stress is one of the biggest killers of reptiles.  Try Petfinder.com and see if you can get one nearby that you can check out first.

Answer 2

I have had many reptiles shipped to me, and have shipped many as well, and have never had a problem ever.

Answer 3

Well you will never know how the snake will turn out when you get it. It may be sick, aggressive, skinny, or very unhealthy. So no it really isn't a great idea to buy a snake if you haven't checked the condition it is in. I'm thinking it's really not a great idea so try to buy a snake off of the internet. Buy your snake from a local pet store and that you could go there and check out the snake.  

Answer 4

Its pretty safe, if it dies on the way to you, youll get your money back.

Safe but expensive

Answer 5

Yes ordering snakes online is 70% safe. You will get the snake in the box. Open the box and you will see a bag.

No he won't be traumitized. You should get your money back if the snake died when you just got it.

The snake may be pretty nippy from all the stress.

The stress is from shipping and everything. Just don't play with it for a week and a half and you should be good.

You can also email the breeder if it has any prolbems and he should give you the money back.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

I'm not too sure about doing that.

You never know what kind of trip the snake will have to your place. You also did not personally check out the snake to see if it approves.

Answer 7

All I can say is read the Terms and make sure they will give you your money back if it dies on the way to you. I was recommended this site so I think it's pretty okay but then again you can't guarantee that the snake will live. Good Luck and I hope the snake will make it too you okay.

Answer 8

i don't think so