Shipping Feeder Insects in Summer: How We Keep Them Alive

How We Ship Live Feeder Insects Safely in Summer

Summer is the most challenging season for shipping live insects. Temperatures inside delivery trucks can exceed 120°F — lethal for most feeder insects within hours. At All Angles Creatures, we have developed packaging and shipping protocols specifically designed to keep your feeders alive through the worst summer heat.

Our Summer Shipping Protocol

• Insulated shipping boxes: Every summer order ships in a box lined with insulating material that slows heat transfer from the outside
• Cold packs: Gel-based cold packs placed inside the insulated box maintain cooler temperatures during transit. We calibrate the number and placement based on package size and destination forecast.
• Weather monitoring: We check 5-day forecasts along the shipping route from Florida to your zip code. If conditions are unsafe, we delay shipment to the next safe window and notify you.
• Ship day selection: Monday-Wednesday shipping only in summer, avoiding Thursday-Friday shipments that would sit in hot distribution centers over the weekend.
• Priority Mail Express: For destinations with extreme heat, we recommend Express shipping for fastest transit and minimal exposure.

Florida Advantage

We ship from Florida — one of the hottest states in the country. We do not just know about summer heat in theory; we live in it every day. Our packaging decisions are informed by real-time local experience, not generic national guidelines. Florida customers benefit from shorter transit times (1-2 days in-state) that dramatically reduce heat exposure.

Tips for Receiving Summer Orders

• Track your package and be home for delivery
• Bring inside immediately — do not leave on a hot porch
• Open promptly and transfer feeders to their storage containers
• For BSFL: Refrigerate immediately at 50-55°F
• For hornworms: Move to 50-55°F to slow growth
• For roaches: Room temperature bin with food and water crystals

Our Guarantee Still Applies

Our no-questions live arrival guarantee covers every summer order. If the heat wins despite our best efforts, we replace or refund. No questions asked.

— Matt, Founder, All Angles Creatures