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Shipping Policy

At Lady of Bugs, the welfare of our invertebrates is our top priority. All live animals are packed with great care and dispatched using services designed to minimise stress and transit time.

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Dispatch Days

Live invertebrates are dispatched Monday to Thursday only to avoid animals being delayed in postal systems over weekends.

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Orders placed after Wednesday may be held until the following Monday to ensure safe arrival.

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Non-live items (merchandise, printed items, etc.) may be posted throughout the week.

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Live Invertebrate Shipping (UK Only)

  • Live invertebrates are shipped via Royal Mail Special Delivery or an equivalent next-day service.

  • This ensures tracked, next-day delivery and reduces transit time.

  • Shipping costs for live animals are clearly listed at checkout or in the product description.

Please ensure someone is available to receive the delivery, as missed deliveries can compromise animal welfare.

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Weather & Safety Delays

We reserve the right to delay dispatch in cases of:

  • Extreme cold or heat

  • Postal strikes or service disruption

  • Any conditions that could risk animal welfare

If a delay is necessary, we will contact you as soon as possible.

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Incorrect Addresses

Please double-check your delivery details at checkout.
Lady of Bugs cannot be held responsible for delays, losses, or animal welfare issues caused by incorrect or incomplete addresses.

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Live Arrival Guarantee

We take every precaution to ensure healthy arrivals.
If an invertebrate arrives deceased, please:

  1. Contact us within 2 hours of delivery

  2. Provide clear photos of the animal in its original packaging

Each case will be assessed individually. Refunds or replacements are offered at our discretion.

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International Shipping

At this time, Lady of Bugs ships live invertebrates within the UK only.

Non-live items may be available for international shipping — please contact us before ordering.

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Questions?

If you have any questions about shipping, dispatch timing, or suitability of delivery dates, feel free to contact us before placing your order:

guinladyofbugs@gmail.com

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