Inverts in the mail question....

[Afrashz]

Hey guys, I ordered some snails (Trochus,nerite) and crabs (emerald) in the mail. They shipped tonight and will be here tomorrow around 12. Problem is I will not be home until 5-6pm ish. My girlfriend will bring them in from outside and set them inside atleast. Should I be worried about any DOA with this time delay??

 

[BlennyTime]

They will be fine, I got some a similar order a few weeks ago that spent 3 days in the mail and survived fine.

 

[Marten]

I would have your GF open up the packages and check for DOA's. If any send you pics of the DOA's so you can submit your claim. Otherwise, they if they arrived alive, they should be fine until you get home.

 

[KrisReef]

Have her float the bags to keep the temperature stable. Should be ok if they were packed properly.

 

[reef lover]

I had a clam shipped a couple weeks ago got held at Jersey ups facility ALL weekend. But came in very happy and healthy!
I wouldn't worry.