March/April Transport RouteJ & T Exotics will be picking up sugar gliders from me on April 8th.
Throughout most of the year, our USDA Ground Transporters will deliver our sugar gliders to most legal states. If you live in the following green states, than none of them deliver or pick up in those areas during the winter months. We have had drivers go up there various times and be stranded by a ice or snow storm. They are usually traveling with many animals in the vans, so this puts everyone at risk. My Transporter will be resuming transports to these areas in March. If possible, I can attempt to see if we can get a flight out with Delta sooner, but they have a lot of rules about winter shipping which may or may not disqualify a flight. They have also shut down many smaller cargo offices throughout the country since COVID, and limited hours on others. If we can’t get a flight in from our area to yours before your closest cargo office closes, then you may wind up having to pick up at a further destination. I myself have a three hour drive to my closest airport. I will work my best to get animals out to these areas by plane if possible. If you want gliders now and live in these areas, it may be best to choose the youngest ones possible, so that they are ready in time for March Transport. Joeys are not weaned until they are 10 weeks out of pouch, and all pet males need to be 12 weeks before my vet can neuter them. So, anything out of pouch in the month of November, will be ready to go in time for transport in March. If you choose older pairs and don’t mind waiting, we can do that too. I can at least find out about Delta shipping for you, but if we must wait, then you are at least prepared now. I can check for you on flights if you give me your city and state. That way I can locate the closest cargo office to you, that we can use.
Transport fees for Ground Transport-$450 for a pair. This only includes the transport fees, the vet health certificate (required to cross state lines) and the travel cage. It does not include your chosen animals, or any supplies you may need from my store. Please add an additional $50 for any more than 2 animals. My vet will charge more for each glider over 2 she must examine for the health certificate.
If you would like to use Delta Cargo, please add an additional $150 for my costs in driving them to the airport.