i actually dont know why you are singling me out. i asked a valid question. is there perhaps something missing in your routines???

and would you not ask this question?? tut tut.

No, not when its not relevant. Which it isn't. You do seem to be missing the point about things airborne, and things that could even be carried by clothes etc. You are constantly avoiding commenting on this. The point that you are avoiding is the fact that even with the best hygiene procedures in the world - there is nothing you can actually do about what I have already said - airborne, clothes etc.
I am singling you out because you are the one who asked the question, it would be silly to aim at someone who hadn't. tut tut! as you say.
Had you not thought about this before asking the question. It doesn't seem that you are concerned that even a vets practice doesn't do anything to prevent this, however, I imagine you will still visit your vet, so - instead of skipping around it - would you care to reply to the points I have made to you several times.

Also - when you say 'your routine' what routine are you referring to?

Just to add to that, in answer to your question - no, I wouldn't ask that, for the obvious reason that the reptiles are in tubs!!

your routine around your reps. hygiene routine.

there are airborne things everywhere. my vet is probably more hygienic than some hospitals. i asked the question, because its something i always wondered. same as i wondered was it a car or van they used, do they have heat mats, if they do how do they run them. do they offer water if its a long run. etc etc. there was no malice. in fact quite the opposite. i would imagine they would be flattered at someone asking about stuff like this.

oh and the vets clothes, he wears paper like overalls which are changed between each patient. he doesnt deal with furries, only reps. and the overalls are green in case you wondered about that too.

Its not me wondering, its you - I was just trying to help you out with your hygiene questions. As for a car or a van, a car at present, heatmats yes, water - I'm not even going to touch on that reply as it will be a long discussion prevailing on a completely seperate issue (opes up a huge can of worms that doesn't need opening right now). The care requirements of the particular reptile in question is looked into before transportation and in the case of reptile taxi, specialist advice is often sought where necessary before undertaking the transportation.
As for the paper overalls - excellent, a partial barrier prevention - cuts down on some contaminents but no airborne ones. Not quite sure how this would work whilst couriering reptiles though.
At least we can agree on one thing though - probably more hygenic than some hospitals - a common ground on that one.

(One possible reason for my reaction to your line of questioning may have been influenced by your earlier posts.)

yes and that post was explained later in this thread, after i spoke with one of the RT girls. i have no problems at all with either RT or Nerys. that post came across wrongly, and was not aimed at them. which i explained to the girl i spoke to as well.

Fair enough, but I wasn't referring to one specific post - I was referring to the way several posts came accross.

Anyway - hopefully now you know all you need to know about reptile couriers.