Where to find bags for shipping livestock?

[mcoomer]

For those of you that ship corals, do you simply get your bags from the LFS? I need to get my hands on some. Also, best way to seal them to prevent leaks? Heat seal?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Cwazy Clown]

I think Dores at blue sierra will sell you a couple.

 

[returnofsid]

Uline Poly bags, sealed with rubberbands. 3 Mil Poly Bags in Stock - ULINE

 

[mcoomer]

I'll check with Doris for now because I only need 3 but looks like ordering a carton isn't too expensive.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[pyton]

do you know where to get the alum bag tie. the think one like when you order commercial and they ship to you? We dont even know what to call it.

 

[fishoutofwater]

if you rubberband them and triple bag you dont need the metal bands. plus those are usually put on mechanically. I have shipped and recieved with the rubberbands and if they are bagged right there is not an issue with leaks. also check with your local store and see if they can order you a case. If they are nice enough they will sell it to you with no issues. If you were closer I could sell you one as I have a wholesale account with ANW.

 

[mcoomer]

What about a local source for hand warmers?

Mike

 

[Cwazy Clown]

big5/sports stores, they're probably on sale right now because the winter sport season is ending.

 

[mcoomer]

Cool. Looks like I'll be able to get everything close to home then. Blue Sierra, Sports Authority, Home Depot, then home.

Mike

 

[returnofsid]

I picked up a bunch of 18 hour heat packs, on clearance, last week, at Walmart. I'd have rather had 24 or 48 hour heat packs, but 18 was the longest they had in stock.

 

[fishoutofwater]

we bought a case of heatpacks at costco for like 12 bucks.

 

[tamarindthai]

heat pack for shipping live animal and hand wormer is to different stuff
heat pack fpr live animal shipping is rate max 78 degree
hand warmer rate max 85 degree,,it will cook your corals in the box ,,just be carefull

 

[luisse25]

dang is right about heatpacks and handwarmers..i buy mine from uline...bags and 24 hour heatpacks...