So I did a trade for a nice X. intermedia female, and she was sent Thursday with overnight shipping (with good packing and a 48hr heat pack). She was sent out on Thursday around noon, and the last time the tracking was updated was Thursday night! I have yet to receive my new baby, and there's no telling where she is or when she will get here. Needless to say, my weekend was ruined and I am pretty depressed. What's the longest time you guys have ever had a package delayed without getting a DOA?
Longest time a t has survived shipping?
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synyster
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I remember reading about a 5-6" female P. metallica being sent out on the 12th of a certain month (I'm thinking may or june) and then Canadapost went into strike here. He finally received his package on the 30th and the spider was alive. That's a total of 18 days in transit...
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I would say this depends on 4 things:
1.) The packaging job of the tarantula - how securely/safely it was packed to keep it safe from rough handling
2.) How the package is handled by the shipping company - reflects back on number 1
3.) The weather of where the package is or conditions of where the package is being stored - not too hot, not too cold
4.) When the tarantula ate last/how often is has to eat - We know they can go for loooooong times without eating. This of course also depends on the size of the tarantula.
1.) The packaging job of the tarantula - how securely/safely it was packed to keep it safe from rough handling
2.) How the package is handled by the shipping company - reflects back on number 1
3.) The weather of where the package is or conditions of where the package is being stored - not too hot, not too cold
4.) When the tarantula ate last/how often is has to eat - We know they can go for loooooong times without eating. This of course also depends on the size of the tarantula.
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holy crap man.....i just recieved a mm L. difficilis that was in the mail 8 days, no heat pack and my temps are getting down to freezing....he was fine...
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I have had mantis in shipping for 3 weeks and they were not only newly hatched when sent, they were still fine.
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yep i know what its like...sucks..must be nice not to have to actually do your job....
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yeah hopefully...
hibiscusmile
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Maybe tomorrow it will be closer to you!
synyster
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Where was it coming from?
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If it's coming from connecticut, and your in florida, I'll agree to not comprehending that move...
But no, 5-6 days in a well packed box should be ok. I don't think the spider will be dead if kept way from freezing temps.
But no, 5-6 days in a well packed box should be ok. I don't think the spider will be dead if kept way from freezing temps.
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I've been very fortunate with recieving my Ts healthy, but I've been VERY ticked waiting. The mail service where i'm located is horrible to say the least. I hope you get your package very soon, and if packaged good, you should be very pleased.
StreetTrash
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Good to hear!
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congrats man...happy for you and them..
