Hey Jann,
When Catherine, PardalisGirl, shipped Adonis to Dustin and I, I took pictures as I opened the box. Hopefully, these will help.
When we ship chameleons we put some paper towels in the bag in case they use the bathroom and then pack the box with newspaper as shown. You may need...
You have to take into consideration the costs of running a business. Rent, licenses, utilities, plus whatever all the animals need to thrive. Prices are higher at pet stores because they have a lot of overhead. They are trying to make a living doing what they love (hopefully), and you do not...