How to ship?

[Greenstar]

Which shipper do you guys perfer? What type of shipping? Do you send food with the mantids? For species that need humidity and heat do you at a heat pack and mist the cup prior to shipping?

Danny

 

[Ian]

This time of year, no extra heat is needed. However as winter draws in, it will be good to use a heat pack.

I never spray them, as the tubs won't get a chance to dry out. It will not effect them not having water overnight.

Hope this helps

 

[Rick]

Welcome. Be sure to check out the introductions forum.

Pretty much same as Ian on the shipping. I do not include any food.

 

[Greenstar]

Do you guys use priority or two day shipping?

Danny

 

[Rick]

Do you guys use priority or two day shipping?Danny

Priority is two day. I use a couple different carriers and methods.

 

[critterguy]

Priority mail typically takes 3 days. I've had it take 4+ days way more often than it taking 2days.

If you want 2 day service, you need Express mail.

 

[Andrew]

Priority mail has never taken longer than 3 days for me. Usually 2 days. :mellow:

 

[OGIGA]

I seem to get lucky all the time with USPS First-Class. Most of the time, it took 2 days.

 

[joossa]

I have had mixed results with priority mail (I buy plants often from TX). I would say that the average number of days for a small box to get here, to Southern CA from TX via priority mail is 5 days.

I would say that your shipping method would depend on what you are shipping and what time of the year you are shipping them.