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How does this animal leave Big Z's?

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We hand the box to FedEx that morning and email tracking the same day. Different day? Close this and change it in your cart.

Guaranteed FedEx Overnight. Live Arrival Guarantee. Priority $49.99 or Standard $44.99; checkout shows the final cost. Hub hold or direct to your door. Dead on the first delivery attempt with the claim conditions met, and we cover the animal, not the shipping cost: replacement or store credit. No guarantee FedEx 2Day, $34.99. No Live Arrival Guarantee. Dead on arrival is not replaced, not credited, not refunded. You initial the waiver below and sign the emailed copy before we pack. Big Z does not recommend 2Day for any live invertebrate. Nothing ships Pickup, in person. Free. Big Z HQ or an expo Big Z is attending. Choose Pickup at checkout and Big Z messages you to set the spot and time. Your ship date is ignored.

2Day waiver. Read it, then initial it.

I am choosing FedEx 2Day service of my own accord, against Big Z's recommendation.
I understand the Live Arrival Guarantee does not apply to this shipment.
If the animal arrives deceased, I am not entitled to a replacement, store credit, or a refund of the animal or the shipping.
I accept full responsibility for the animal's survival in transit, including temperature exposure and carrier delay.
I understand Big Z will email me this waiver to sign, and will not pack the order until it is returned.

I have read the above and I waive the Live Arrival Guarantee on this order. Type your initials to sign

Tick the box and type your initials to continue.

Your choice is recorded on the order. Coverage is governed by the Live Arrival Guarantee, Shipping Policy and Refund & Return Policy.