Jack of all Inverts

Husbandry Policies

• DO NOT RELEASE ANY EXOTIC, DESIGNER MORPH, OR OTHERWISE NON-NATIVE ANIMALS YOU HAVE PURCHASED INTO THE WILD! This is destructive to the ecosystem and invasive species have become a problem around the world. Always check what is native to your area; note that Naturalized does NOT mean Native.
• JAOI strongly reccomends doing research before owning any animal. Many of the species I sell will have corresponding caresheets. If a sold species has a caresheet, it will be hyperlinked in their details. Feel free to ask follow-up questions in DMs, but do not use me as the end-all source. Know how to check if a source is credible.
• All bugs sold are Captive Bred or Captive Born. I am a big proponent of retaining captive populations of species to reduce rates of mass collection.
• I will sometimes responsibly collect wild specimens for captive breeding projects, but they will never be listed for sale on my website. Contact me if interested.
• In the event a spider you have purchased lays a fertile egg sack, I am willing to exchange one of my captive bred for the wild caught and her young. Egg sacks can produce hundreds of slings, which can be daunting to the uprepared.
• While sold eggs or oothecae should be fertile, there is no guarantee they will hatch. Do your research, but feel free to ask me for advice. Similarly, all paired or gravid females should be fertile, but there is no guarantee they will lay.
• I will not sell or ship i1 mantises. First instar nymphs are fragile and require constant feeding and hydration. It is not recommended to ship them.
• I will also not sell or ship any jumping spider slings younger than i5. From the fifth instar onwards, slings are more durable. Other true spiders such as Lynx or Widows can safely be shipped earlier, at ~i3 or so.
• I will not sell the Northern Walking Stick (D. femorata) outside of its native range. I will check your zip code to confirm you are within the appropriate range. Those with a PPQ 526 permit such as schools, zoos or other research institutions are also valid for purchase so long as documents are provided.
• Not every state is bug-friendly, especially when it comes to roaches. Check your local laws before purchasing; it is your responsibility to comply with all regional laws. I hold no liability for the violation of these laws.
• Living animals grow over time. If you place an order and your chosen individual molts, the price will reflect the new instar. Prices may be subject to change.
• Updates on animals you have purchased from me are welcome and very appreciated! Please feel free to contact me regarding anything your critters have been up to! I'd love to watch them grow up with you.
• I will never ship or sell sick or injured individuals. I try to monitor molt dates to avoid shipping bugs during premolt. If your held creature is in premolt, I will suggest a delay on your shipment or to swap out the individual in question. Contact me immediately if an animal arrives worse for wear after shipping.
• I am willing to collaborate with other breeders. If a pairing is successful, I wish to receive eggs or young in return. If I pair in turn, and it is successful, I will send you eggs or young. Check my ISO to see if there are any mates that I’m currently looking for! Please contact me to discuss further collaboration so we may agree upon terms. Typically the one who pairs or owns the female gets dibs on the first ooth/sack to check fertility.
• I hold no liability if any harm or injury should become of the actions of an animal purchased from me. This includes allergic reactions, bites/stings, or other medical expenses. You assume liability once the animal is in your posession and can make no claims out of the occourance.