[Inquiry] Suggestions for mail-ordering T's?

[Julesbugs]

There are very few specialty pet stores in my area, and none of them are currently stocking any tarantulas that I am interested in. I am considering ordering them online, but am a little bit skeptical because I don't get to see the tarantula first and how its kept, or meet the seller. The last thing I want to do is wind up with a sickly T. How well do they travel? And does anybody have any suggestions on good places to get them from?

 

[BrettG]

There are very few specialty pet stores in my area, and none of them are currently stocking any tarantulas that I am interested in. I am considering ordering them online, but am a little bit skeptical because I don't get to see the tarantula first and how its kept, or meet the seller. The last thing I want to do is wind up with a sickly T. How well do they travel? And does anybody have any suggestions on good places to get them from?

We have a review forum for this very question.Check it out,then decide whom you will place your order with.

 

[EightLeggedFreaks]

There are a lot of reputable breeders out there.

But generally people on this site keep their T's relatively in good conditions. I know I do anyways. But we are on this forum for a reason, to better ourselves and the hobby. So I wouldn't be too worried. However if they are in poor conditions it wont matter! You're going to buy it and put it into a good cage! Just go stroll through the WTB section and see what sparks your attention.

 

[DamonM]

I was super scared to order a T online at first. It's easy to see why...shipping a fragile arachnid quickly and having the package being tossed around often by careless drivers. (Especially slings, 10x more fragile) I just read through reviews and watched videos about an online dealer that was reputable and decided to make a smaller purchase. Both t's arrived healthy thanks to careful packing work.

But yeah, all I can say now is repeated suggestions...check reviews, compare pricing, etc.

 

[Poec54]

am a little bit skeptical because I don't get to see the tarantula first and how its kept, or meet the seller. The last thing I want to do is wind up with a sickly T. How well do they travel?

If you want to meet and greet a reptile expo is a good place.

T's ship very well, if they're in a styro box and packed snug with a lot of padding in the container. Every dealer/breeder knows how to pack properly, as they don't want to be replacing losses.

 

[advan]

As stated above check the FS section and also the review section. Depending on where you're located in MN, there are a few of us that are located around the twin cities that maybe able to help you out, depending on what you are looking for.