Tarantula Vendors Online?

[.MIC]

I ordered a .75 salmon pink bird eater a couple of days ago from Ken the bug guy its a T that I wanted for the longest but from feeling the box and seeing no heat pad the baby sling was dead. If anyone could give me some great sellers online that I could buy from. after this im kinda scared on which seller to buy from, just looking for a salmon bird eater(LP) a sling if possible.

 

[trailblazin02]

I doubt a heat pad was the cause. Ive ordered online a few times over the past few weeks and haven't had any issues. I'm in northern Illinois. There are reviews on here u can check out also.

 

[HungryGhost]

Did you have a live arrival guarantee? It should be replaceable if it died during shipping.

 

[.MIC]

It was a 2 day no live guarantee

 

[Tara Russell]

It was a 2 day no live guarantee

Sorry for your lost but my friend on here didn't have a nice experience with that seller anyways try this guy I've ordered 4 T's already from him and for two day shipping is $12 all arrived alive and healthy. If you noticed my new post you can see the photos of my new T's from him. You can ask if he has one still last time I messaged him he had a .25 for 10 dollars and a 1.75 for $25 they're unsexed the price are cheap but I don't think he has all males I think my Oklahoma Brown could be female because I see no spot on her abdomen

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[Tara Russell]

He does have CF sometimes but yeah if you order from him let me know ^^

 

[Scoolman]

When you try save a buck by using cheap shipping you risk the life of the tarantula. Overnight should be the only option.

 

[Tara Russell]

When you try save a buck by using cheap shipping you risk the life of the tarantula. Overnight should be the only option.

Yeah true but on my case I can't afford overnight shipping

 

[Tara Russell]

Yeah true but on my case I can't afford overnight shipping

May seem like I don't care about the T but some people can't afford $30-40 in shipping

 

[.MIC]

When you try save a buck by using cheap shipping you risk the life of the tarantula. Overnight should be the only option.

I would always use overnight shipping but its really expensive if your just buying 1-2 T slings that around $15 and the +$30-40 for shipping.

 

[Scoolman]

I am not trying to be negative or put anyone down. Just saying that the life of the animal should be priority one. If trying to cut costs jeopardizes the animal then its time really think about what the next action should be.

 

[Martin Oosthuysen]

Hello
May I suggest saving up more so that more T's are shipped,then the overnight will he justified. In my opinion overnight is best,some suppliers do pack their T's so they could survive a few days but do you want to risk it ? I usually only buy when I can purchase at least 5-6 T's,makes the cost worth while. Also hope whatever you choose,goes well.

 

[Josh]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your sling
Have you tried JamiesTarantulas.com? They sponsor our forum contests and such!

 

[CrystalRose]

I was going to suggest Jamies as well. She offers priority with a LAG. I just placed an order with her last night.

 

[Charmyknux]

Jamie's and Swift's Invertebrates are both fantastic. I agree with tge shipping issue though. When I want some slings online, I try to save up some money for the overnight shipping first.
Maybe you could find someone local? Or a show? Whereabouts are you from?

 

[philflake]

I like Jamie's. I have had great experiences with them.

 

[2G33K4U]

Nothing but good results from Jamie for me as well.