Which does better

[the_bandit]

Which size Peacock Mantis does better being shipped? I just ordered a medium one 1.5''-3.5'' because the large one I ordered last time died.
Is a medium sized one less/more likely to live during shipping?

 

[bang guy]

If shipped properly (very little water, a lot of air, and something to hold on to) either size should arrive in good shape.

 

[the_bandit]

The last Mantis I got was about 3.5'' and was double bagged, half black, in a cup with holes, about half way with water, half with air, and a heat pack still warm. I do live in AZ and its been around 80-90 here. I drip acclimated it for about an hour but Im thinking that may have been too short of time and was too drastic of a change.
Think that is the case?

 

[bang guy]

A healthy Mantis should have easily survived that trip.