Payment must be made in full and funds must clear before I ship. Payment plans can be worked out on a case-by-case basis. Just talk to me, let's work something out! Holds accepted with 25%+ deposit. Live arrival guaranteed. Proof of DOA must be provided immediately upon receipt. Depending on customer preference, will refund or provide a similar animal (if available) as replacement. ***IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION*** I ship to (most) of the continental U.S. Mon - Wed via FedEx overnight express to the nearest shipping hub. Please note FedEx requires photo ID to pick up your animal. I do not export at this time. I can also arrange for local pickup in the Tampa Bay area. I do not ship western hognoses to Colorado, as it is illegal to own hognoses there without a license. If you have questions about the process, I suggest speaking with a local, Teresa from Hip Hogs. I do not ship western hognoses to Iowa without proof of a scientific or educational permit. It is illegal to own western hognose snakes in that state as they are listed as endangered in Iowa. I do not ship western hognoses to Illinois without proof of a permit. You must have a (free) permit to own hognose snakes in the state of Illinois.