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Second Spring import is HERE!

We have just received our second import of the year! We are very happy to announce the new arrivals, which include Poecilotheria species (it took a bit of time, but we finally got the CITES permits to import these). Check out the price list for all of the new species. Here are some highlights:

Poecilotheria metallica

Poecilotheria rufulata

Avicularia purpurea

Stromatopelma calceatum

UPDATE Group shipments : Deadline May 10

We have group shipments planned to Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Victoria.

The deadline to get orders in has been set to May 10, and the shipments will go out later that week. If anyone is interested in joining, place your order as usual via our website, and mention in the comments that you would like to join the group. Our goal is to get shipping down to $10 per person, but the exact fees will depend on how many folks join in.

Attention Coquitlam: The group lead for Vancouver says that she can also offer drop offs in the Coquitlam area.

If you live in a different city and would like to get a group shipment organized, give us a shout and we will see if we can get the ball rolling for your location.

Note for dry goods: Room in the box will be limited. We may be able to ship a few very small dry goods items, but we may not be able to larger items or books.

Coronavirus update- resuming store hours

We have been contacted by folks with questions regarding shipping, store hours, and expo schedules with the precautions that have been put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We will post updates as the come in here:

STORE HOURS: We have resumed store hours BUT with covid protocols in place. Please check our website for the up to date open hours. Google and other third party websites have not been posting the correct hours. All customers must limit their visit to 10 minutes. Only 2 clients are allowed in the shop at a time (this is Government regulation). The display area is off limits at this time. This is NOT the time to bring friends to check out the shop. Once the covid situation settles down we will reopen the displays and welcome visitors.

Some folks who have been unhappy with these new rules have been disrespectful to our staff. We will NOT tolerate abusive behavior. Anyone disrespecting the rules or our staff will be asked to leave and not return.

SHIPPING: The shipping companies are still operating as normal, so until further notice, we are still shipping, but with a few adjusted procedures. To make sure the boxes are on the first trucks out for delivery, we are requiring all shipments to use Priority Overnight service (this is just $2-$4 higher than Standard Overnight service in most areas). The shipping companies have switched to a "contactless signature" system, meaning that you will not need to physically sign for the box, however, someone must be home to receive the box. The delivery personnel will NOT leave the box behind if no one answers the door.

SPECIAL NOTE- Prevention of the spread of the virus: At the shop, we are doing everything we can to protect ourselves and prevent the transmission of infections. We have protocols in place to ensure our facility is as germ free as possible and that the boxes are clean when they are packed. This includes cleaning and disinfection of our facility, and limiting access to the building. But rest assured, if anyone on our staff shows symptoms of illness due to COVID-19, we will suspend all shipping until there is no longer a risk for transmission.