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How to ship a tortoise from New York to California2007-11-24 1:59:59

I need to know how to ship my pet tortoise from NY to Ca.

The tortoise weighs about a pound, 5 inches in diameter and is totally harmless.

The airlines allow only cats and dogs so I can't bring it on the plane with me.

I need to make sure that it won't be harmed in shipment and won't starve or thirst. So, it must get there in good healthy condition.

Also, how much would it cost to ship it.

Thanks.

Answers:

UPS overnite shipping it would cost about close to $50.00

thats just aguss but call your local UPS store and ask them how much is overnite shipping hope this helps

GOOD LUCK! :)

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Wrap it comletely in duct-tape and slap a few stamps on it.

I shipped my dog on an Airplane without me. You may be able to do that if it is caged with a proper vet inspection certificate.

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You can ship it on the plane in the cargo area. You would need to check with the airline that you will be using.

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If you haven't already done so, call the airlines and ask them to allow you to take your tortoise. Get a certificate from the vet saying that he won't bring any diseases into CA. Act hurt, tearful, whatever . ask for reasons, say you'll pay. Just don't even mention 'exploding tortoises' or anything . just don't go that way! A tortoise would be much less trouble on a flight than a cat or a dog (presumably any animal would have to be in a carrier, anyway.) It CANNOT go in the cargo area! Cargo areas are usually unheated and possibly unpressurised!