How long can an adult tarantula live in a box during shipment?

[Tarantula B]

Hello,

I bought a Grammostola pulchripes on the 27th of april and I still havent recieved my tarantula yet. I'm tracking it but it should be here by Monday. I need help because I'm very scared on losing this girl due to the rare opportunity of finding a female chaco golden knee in my area. I need help.

 

[CJJon]

What’s the temps where it is traveling? That would be my biggest concern.

 

[Dorifto]

If she was packed well, she will be fine. As CJJon told you, one of the most inportant thing is what temperature is doing outside while the T is traveling. The other one obviously is the packaging.

 

[Tarantula B]

What’s the temps where it is traveling? That would be my biggest concern.

65F to 75F and it's from Missouri to Virginia

 

[Tarantula B]

It's been good temps thus far

 

[The Grym Reaper]

If it's packed well and temps are good then they can survive for quite a while. I've had tarantulas sent from Poland to the UK which can take up to a week and they've been fine.

 

[SC Tarantulas]

In the right conditions and correct packaging they can easily survive for a week or more without issue.

 

[SonsofArachne]

I had box with a bunch of T's, plus scorps and trues, take 5 days to get to me in the middle of winter, high temps in the forties. All were fine.

 

[Tarantula B]

Thanks to all for helping me and sharing your stories!

 

[DarkInvader]

Longest Ive had T's stuck in the mail was 4 days in the fall. slings and juvies were fine. if its up to me I always try to go overnight. the risk isn't worth it.

 

[Vanessa]

Update?