Shipping Information

We take the safe transport of your new tarantulas seriously. Learn about our shipping methods, policies, and Live Arrival Guarantee.

Shipping Rates

Live Animal Shipping (FedEx Priority Overnight)

Required for all tarantula orders

$49.00

Supplies Only (USPS Priority Mail)

For orders containing only supplies/enclosures

Calculated at checkout
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Live Arrival Guarantee (LAG)

We guarantee that your tarantula will arrive alive and healthy. If for any reason your tarantula arrives deceased, we will replace it or provide a full refund for the animal.

To qualify for LAG:

  • You must be available to receive the package on the delivery date
  • Contact us within 2 hours of delivery with photos/video if there is an issue
  • Do not open the package in extreme temperatures - allow it to acclimate first
  • Shipping address must not have any holds or redirects

Shipping Schedule

We Ship On

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday

Orders placed after Wednesday will ship the following Monday.

We Do Not Ship On

  • Thursday - Sunday
  • Federal Holidays

This ensures your tarantula doesn't sit in a facility over the weekend.

Weather Policy

The safety of our animals is our top priority. We monitor weather conditions along the entire shipping route and may delay shipment if temperatures are too extreme.

Cold Weather

We include heat packs at no extra charge when temperatures drop below 45°F along the route. We may hold shipments during extreme cold snaps.

Hot Weather

We include cold packs when temperatures exceed 85°F. During extreme heat waves, we may delay shipment for the animal's safety.

If we need to delay your shipment due to weather, we will contact you via email with updated shipping information.

How We Pack

Every tarantula is carefully packed to ensure safe arrival:

  • Individual deli cups with ventilation and damp paper towel
  • Secure placement in insulated shipping box
  • Heat or cold packs as needed (based on weather)
  • "LIVE ANIMALS" and "THIS END UP" labels
  • Tracking information emailed immediately upon shipment

Shipping Restrictions

We ship to all 50 US states. However, please be aware of your local and state laws regarding tarantula ownership. It is your responsibility to ensure tarantulas are legal to own in your area.

Note: We do not ship internationally at this time. We also cannot ship to PO Boxes - a physical address is required for FedEx delivery.

Have questions about shipping? We're happy to help!

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