Shipping costs will vary by location in the continental US, but are typically between $30 and $95. Estimates for shipping costs can be obtained here, or I can obtain one for you upon request. My shipping zip code: 28052.
Live animals will only be shipped via priority overnight shipping. Animals purchased outside of shipping weather months will be held until shipping can be safely completed at no additional cost.
Customers waiting for an animal to ship can expect to be contacted by Rilwater Reptiles once a week, on the weekend, until a safe shipping date is agreed upon.
We can also ship to your home or office as long as you acknowledge the increased risk of your box being delayed and/or stuck on a non-temperature controlled delivery truck. Someone will need to be present to sign for the package.
Animals are shipped in Styrofoam insulated boxes specifically made and identified for reptiles. If temperatures necessitate, a reptile specific heating or cooling pack may be added to a shipment.
These are the safest days to ship animals using priority overnight shipping. Overnight shipping is not available on the weekends, so we avoid Friday deliveries. If the package were to be delayed, it would sit all weekend before continuing on to its destination putting the animal's well-being at risk.