Jumping Spiders (Shipping?)

[InvertFix]

So I've recently been wondering how one goes about shipping jumpers?

I know how to ship T's and other stuff, and from what I'm gathering, it's the same basic concept... Right?

But what about the paper towel (or whatever) that they are wrapped in? Does it need to be damp like when shipping a tarantula? Or dry? I would assume at least slightly damp... To prevent dehydration?

And what about heat packs? Are jumpers more acclimated to the weather than a tarantula would be? Or would they still require the heat pack?

Sorry, this has just been bugging me and I would love to hear some ways of shipping jumpers. Thank you all in advanced.

 

[catfishrod69]

I would imagine packing them the same as slings would be fine. The misting of the paper towels would be good for their hydration. I wouldnt worry about a heatpack with them though. They live through some horrible winters, and the box shouldnt get cold enough to bother them. Hope it goes well Fix.

 

[InvertFix]

Jumping spiders from warmer regions? Like Florida? And then sending them to a colder state?

 

[catfishrod69]

Should still be fine. If they are packaged good enough, they should be fine in 20 degree weather. You can always wrap the vials or delis in paper towel a few times, then wrap that with aluminum foil. But if you need the extra assurance, a heat pack wouldnt hurt. Unless they got too hot in the begining of the trip.

 

[InvertFix]

Okay, thank you mucho. I found your number again btw lol
I'll text you later.

---------- Post added 03-16-2012 at 01:47 PM ----------

Oh also, do you think they will be okay without a heat pack for standard shipping and not express?

 

[catfishrod69]

Very welcome. Sounds good.

 

[Ciphor]

True spiders are much more hearty then primitive ones, like tarantulas. I would not be concerned with a heat pack, but I would dampen the paper towel for hydration.

I've had some Eris & Phidippus sp. sit in my garage through the winter at 30* F and survive just fine.

 

[InvertFix]

True spiders are much more hearty then primitive ones, like tarantulas. I would not be concerned with a heat pack, but I would dampen the paper towel for hydration.

I've had some Eris & Phidippus sp. sit in my garage through the winter at 30* F and survive just fine.

Thank you very much.