How to send Jerusalem Crickets?

[Arachno Kid]

Simply stated above ..........HOW do I send them with live garentee on them or something close its my first time on sending Buggies through the mail you know

 

[Dark]

maybe this link will help... http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?t=16807

I know, I know its how to pack Tarantulas ... but crickets can't be much different =P...

hope I helped...

Eric

 

[arachnocat]

I have lots of experience sending these little guys. What you should do is get some small tupperware containers at the store. Don't poke any air holes in them, they can chew through plastic. There will be enough air in there for them to survive the trip. You pack them a bit like T's then. Moisten some paper towel strips to line the bottom. Put in a bit of lettuce and/or dry dog or cat food. Put your cricket in, add a few more paper towel strips on top, then close the lid. Make sure to tape it good so the lid doesn't pop off during shipping.
Be careful about temperatures. The only time I lost some was when I sent them to Arizona in the summer and they must have been left out in the sun or just got too hot on the way there. Normally they do just fine shipped priority (2-3 day).
Hope that helps!