Come vend with us! If you already sell your invertebrates and arachnids online and during the few in-person reptile shows during the year, we offer the perfect in-person opportunity for you to sell them at Invertebrates & Oddities.
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ANIMAL GUIDELINES:
Accepting vendors who sell: Tarantulas/ true spiders, isopods, mantises, centipedes, scorpions, aquatic invertebrates, and anything without a backbone. NO REPTILES, AMPHIBIANS, OR MAMMALS.
Each vendor is personally responsible for researching/ complying with all current laws regarding the sale of their animals.
I&O policy states ONLY captive-bred species are allowed to be sold on event day. NO wild-caught animals are allowed to be sold. If you have WC species to sell- just leave them at home! (If you are seen selling WC species you will be forced to hand them over to I&O staff until the close of event to prevent further sale. All confiscated animals will be available for pickup with Management or returned to vendors at the end of the show. All sales of WC species will be forfeited to I&O.)
Each vendor is responsible for obtaining the proper permits regarding the sale of their specific species.
Each vendor is responsible for the welfare of their inventory at all times during the show, up until point of sale - See Animal Abuse/ Neglect Policy
Each vendor is responsible for paying the appropriate local, state, and federal taxes based on their sales.
No medically significant or de-venomized animals.
All animals must be in healthy, sellable condition.
All animals must be displayed in closed containers which attendees cannot access without permission from vendors. (Use of nets/ acrylic barriers on display tables are highly recommended, I&O does not provide any barriers or netting.)
No LIVE rodent / mammal / bird sales allowed. (Dog/ cat/mammal rescue organizations with associated 5o1c3’s OK- see Sponsorship Form for more information)
Each vendor is responsible for the setting up and breakdown of their merchandise within our set hours for set-up/ breakdown.
ONLY live invertebrate feeders are allowed to be sold. Crickets, Dubias, mealworms, red-runners, etc. NO FROZEN FEEDERS, NO LIVE RATS/ PINKIES.
ANIMAL ABUSE / NEGLECT POLICY:
Invertebrates & Oddities takes no responsibility for the care/ neglect of any animals sold therewithin. Additionally, Invertebrates & Oddities has a zero tolerance policy for any animal abuse or neglect by vendors. If seen manhandling, intentionally letting attendees knowingly engage in dangerous behavior with animals in their care, or denying any of their animals any of the 5 Freedoms, said vendor shall be promptly expelled with no prospect of future engagement. Booth cost will be forfeited to I&O, any earnings you’ve made up until that point remain your own.
5 FREEDOMS:
1. Freedom from hunger and thirst by ready access to fresh water and diet to maintain health and vigor. This must be specific to the animal. For example, puppies, adult dogs, pregnant cats, and senior cats all need different types of food provided on different schedules.
2. Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area. This means you should provide soft bedding and an area with appropriate temperature, noise levels, and access to natural light. If an animal is outside, it must have shelter from the elements as well as appropriate food and water bowls that will not freeze or tip over.
3. Freedom from pain, injury, or disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment. This includes vaccinating animals, monitoring animals, physical health, treating any injuries and providing appropriate medications.
4. Freedom to express normal behavior by providing sufficient space, proper facilities, and company of the animal's own kind. Animals need to be able to interact with — or avoid — others of their own kind as desired. They must be able to stretch every part of their body (from nose to tail), and run, jump, and play. This can be particularly challenging when animals are housed in individual kennels.
5. Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering. The mental health of an animal is just as important as its physical health — as psychological stress can quickly transition into physical illness. These conditions can be achieved by preventing overcrowding and providing sufficient enrichment and safe hiding spaces.
