DUBIAS CLOSE TO CHICAGO

[NOOB4835]

Hello everyone!

I live in Chicago and the temps are VERY cold! I wanted to know if anyone that sells/breeds DUBIA was either close to Chicago or would gurantee them upon arrival if shipped. I want to start a colony but I dont want half of them dying while being shipped! Ohhhh and of course I would like a great price as well!

 

[StlGreaser]

I wouldn't worry about them being dead on arrival. They are a very hardy insect. I left some in my car for 11 hours and temps where down into the low 50s and they where still breeding. There are many reports of them being delivered in close to freezing temps and appeared to be dead, but after a few minutes in the warmth of the home they all came to and started moving around! All of the major breeders know how to package their shipments for any weather conditions. I received some last December and they where perfect with the heat pack in the box. You should be fine with ordering from any of the major breeders online.

 

[Twobeardieguy]

Just had some shipped to me without a heat pack and they where fine. When it is cold they will just go into a dormant stage and wont move. As soon as they are heated up they will resume their normal life cycles.

 

[NOOB4835]

Thanks guys...

I found a guy that is very close to me in Chicago. I was going to order from someone but got nervous because the temps in Chicago are like 19* and with the wind chill its even colder! Didnt want to waste money.....

 

[alohareptiles]

I just got some from Quintan and they came packed great and all active after getting them in their new home...He advertises on Fauna and here in the classifieds...