how would i post an ooth to the US?

[harryallard]

I haven't even bred my ghosts yet, they only moulted a few days ago, but when I do get around to it, how do I post the ooths?
I know how to package them, lots of insulation but keep them dry in a cup, but what do I do then? package it up in a box and get it sent airmail at the post office?
is it that easy?

[Taz Devil]

Almost, some foreign countries do not accept importation of non native species so I'd look up what can and cannot be imported into the USA. I know from various emails to and from the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service that non native insects are not allowed into the country.

[harryallard]

yeah the woman i'm sending to has been into mantids for donkeys years, she knows all importation laws and says it would be legal

[macro junkie]

send by air or it will take to long..get a tube or somthing..any thing will do really.just pretend its a delicate bit of china..pack it well so its not going to get bashed about in the journey.pack it with dry tissue not wet!i would give it a good misting before i packed it.just make sure the ooth is new..if it had been aid like 2 -3 weeks ago i wouldn't risk sending it..as it will take a min of 1 week to get there and if it hatches during shipping there all going to die.