Shipping

Live Dwarf Crayfish Shipping

Live shipping for dwarf crayfish is not the same as shipping dry aquarium supplies. Review U.S. state restrictions, weather holds, and the live arrival guarantee before ordering Blue Brazos dwarf crayfish, CPO, or Cambarellus diminutus from the shop.

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Cannot ship to these states

XCalifornia (CA)

State law prohibits import, transport, and possession of live crayfish (all species).

XHawaii (HI)

State law prohibits import of live invertebrates without a permit.

!Alaska (AK)

Live crayfish import heavily restricted. Contact AK Fish and Game.

!Maine (ME)

Permit required for live crayfish imports. Contact Maine DACF before ordering.

!Minnesota (MN)

Illegal to transport live crayfish away from a waterbody without DNR approval.

!Wisconsin (WI)

Restrictions on live crayfish possession and transport. Verify with Wisconsin DNR.

Regulations change. Contact your state fish and wildlife agency before ordering if unsure.

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Ships to these states

AL AR AZ CO CT DE FL GA IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD MI MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WV WY

Continental US only. No Alaska, Hawaii, US territories, or international.

Live shipping policy

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How we pack

Insulated boxes with breather bags and gel packs matched to the season, destination, and live shipping method.

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U.S. carrier and transit

USPS Priority or UPS Next Day / 2 Day. We pick the live shipping method based on weather, distance, and animal safety.

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Weather aware shipping

We hold shipments when temperatures put animals at risk. A short delay is better than shipping live animals into unsafe weather.

Live arrival guarantee

If any animal arrives dead, we replace or refund it.

What we need: a photo of the animal in the bag, sent within 2 hours of the delivery scan.

The guarantee does not apply if you ship against a weather hold, choose a slower method than recommended, or leave the package unattended for an extended period after delivery.

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Your responsibility

Confirm that live crayfish imports are legal in your state, county, and municipality before ordering. By purchasing, you confirm receipt of live crayfish is legal where you are. dwarfcray.com is not responsible for shipments confiscated or fined due to local law.

Before ordering

Live shipping rules for Blue Brazos, CPO, and Cambarellus diminutus

Live crayfish are regulated differently than ordinary aquarium supplies. Before buying Blue Brazos dwarf crayfish, CPO crayfish, or Cambarellus diminutus, confirm that live crayfish can be legally shipped to your state.

Orders placed through the shop are packed for live arrival and may be held during unsafe weather. The goal is not simply to ship quickly. The goal is to use live shipping only when the animals have the best chance of arriving alive and settling in well.

After delivery, follow the dwarf crayfish care guide for acclimation, hides, feeding, and water stability.