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Weird, Royal Mail website says:

Live creatures, insects and invertebrates
Accepted on Royal Mail services only. Prohibited by Parcelforce
Worldwide.
(including fish fry, coral, bees, spiders and some other insects)
Packaging guidelines: Must be boxed and packaged to protect
the creatures, our staff and our customers from harm. Use 1st
Class as the minimum service. Items must be clearly marked
“URGENT - LIVING CREATURES - HANDLE WITH CARE”."

Maybe they just weren't sure so decided on a no. Tbf I've not tried shipping a spider, just roaches. Mine was in a Coop too.

[QUOTE="x_raphael_xx, post: 212521, member: 37624"] Weird, Royal Mail website says: Live creatures, insects and invertebrates Accepted on Royal Mail services only. Prohibited by Parcelforce Worldwide. (including fish fry, coral, bees, spiders and some other insects) Packaging guidelines: Must be boxed and packaged to protect the creatures, our staff and our customers from harm. Use 1st Class as the minimum service. Items must be clearly marked “URGENT - LIVING CREATURES - HANDLE WITH CARE”." Maybe they just weren't sure so decided on a no. Tbf I've not tried shipping a spider, just roaches. Mine was in a Coop too. [/QUOTE]

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