Live animal shipping status
Live shipping paused
Live animal shipping is paused today. We dispatch live animals on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only, so parcels are not placed into the postal system later in the week.
Next forecast window worth checking: Mon 27 Jul to Tue 28 Jul.
How we decide live shipping
We dispatch live animals on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only. Shipping is automatically paused on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday so parcels are not placed into the postal system later in the week.
Before dispatch, the card checks the configured shipping location and the forecast for both the dispatch day and the next-day arrival window. Shipping is paused if either day reaches 30.0°C or above. If conditions fall to 5.0°C or below, a heat pack warning may be shown instead.
This is a public guide, not an automatic guarantee. We still check live-animal shipments manually before dispatch, because animal welfare gets the final say.
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Birupes simoroxigorum
Usually takes reclusive to dramatic new depths—if you glimpse a flash of blue, consider yourself lucky and assume it’s already retreated with frankly unnecessary haste.
Brachypelma Hamorii
Frequently spotted perched in plain view, occasionally rearranging their décor with the sort of mild enthusiasm reserved for Sunday gardeners.
Davus pentaloris
Prone to a sudden moonwalk into the hide at the faintest hint of movement—clearly believes the best offence is making you question if it was ever there at all.
Grammostola pulchra
Rarely in a hurry, occasionally visible, and only spins webbing where strictly necessary—think of it as the minimalist’s answer to tarantula keeping.
Hapalopus vangoghi
Keeps to itself until the lights go out, then redecorates with webbing like it’s prepping for a midnight exhibition. Shy, swift, and not at all fussed about human approval.
Harpactira marksi
Prefers a civilised retreat under cork bark, only emerging to redecorate or when a cricket blunders by. Threat postures usually reserved for those who can’t take a hint.
Harpactira namaquensis
Excels at vanishing acts and subtle landscaping; expect to spot freshly-dug tunnels long before you catch the spider itself considering public appearances.
Kochiana brunnipes
Usually a glimpse of legs vanishing underground, but will surface unexpectedly—especially if you foolishly believed you’d never see it again.
Nhandu coloratovillosus
Struts about like it owns the place, only pausing to flick a hair or redecorate with a modest patch of webbing. Not big on drama, unless it’s dinnertime or you meddle with its hide.
Phormictopus auratus
Inclined to reappear just as you put the enclosure lid back on, then proceeds to flick hairs if you question its bold redecorating during late-night prowls.
Phormingochilus arboricola
Phormingochilus arboricola is one of the hobby’s unsung gems – striking, active, and a fantastic webber for anyone willing to keep up with its speed and fussiness about humidity. They won’t tolerate neglect or clumsy hands, but treat them to a lush, well-ventilated vertical palace,…
Pterinochilus lugardi
Vanishes for days, then materialises at feeding time with Olympic sprinting form and a fondness for silk carpets over every possible entryway.
