Animal Health and Our Commitment to Ethical Standards
At Palmstreet, the health and wellbeing of animals is our highest priority. We have strict policies in place to ensure that only healthy, well-cared-for animals are listed for sale. Animals exhibiting deformities, signs of illness, or infestations such as mites are not permitted to be sold on our platform under any circumstances.
If a buyer receives an animal that is later discovered to have mites or any undisclosed health condition, they are entitled to either a full refund or a return at the seller’s expense. This policy helps protect both the animals and the integrity of our marketplace, ensuring a safe and ethical environment for enthusiasts and breeders alike.
Our community thrives when animal welfare is placed first — and we stand firmly behind that commitment.
Buyer Responsibilities
It is essential that buyers pick up their live animal orders from the shipping hub on the day they arrive to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the animals. Live animals are sensitive to stress, temperature changes, and extended confinement, and leaving them at the hub beyond arrival day increases the risk of dehydration, injury, and even mortality. Prompt pickup minimizes the duration of transport-related stress, allows the animals to quickly access proper care, food, and water, and ensures compliance with animal welfare standards. Additionally, it helps protect the buyer’s investment and upholds trust in Palmstreet, as timely collection demonstrates responsibility and care for the well-being of the animals. Failure to pick up the animal on the day of arrival may result in the shipment being returned to the seller with no refund issued.
Following is a list of exotic animals that are allowed for sale on Palmstreet (all animals must be captive-bred ONLY). Imported animals MUST be in sellers care for at least 90 days before reselling:
FRESHWATER ANIMALS
ALL AQUATIC CREATURE SALES MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE, IN WRITING BY A PALMSTREET TEAM MEMBER
- If you would like to apply to join the Betta Beta, please apply with this link.
MARINE ANIMALS
- ALL AQUATIC CREATURE SALES MUST BE APPROVED IN ADVANCE, IN WRITING BY A PALMSTREET TEAM MEMBER
- If you would like to apply to join the Coral Cohort (Beta test), please apply with this link.
GECKOS
- ALL TYPES OF GECKO APPROVED
- OVER 1,500 TYPES
- ALL SELLERS AGREE TO FOLLOW SHIPPING LAWS
SNAKES
- Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus)
- Ball Python (Python regius)
- California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae)
- Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum)
- Rosy Boa (Lichanura trivirgata)
- Gopher Snake (Pituophis catenifer)
- Burmese Python (Python bivittatus)
- Hognose Snake (Heterodon spp.)
- Carpet Python (Morelia spilota)
- Western Rat Snake (Pantherophis obsoletus)
- Cornuta Snake (Eryx colubrinus)
- Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis)
- Kenyan Sand Boa (Gongylophis colubrinus)
- Northern Pine Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus)
- Mexican Black Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula nigrita)
- African House Snake (Lamprophis fuliginosus)
- Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi)
- Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria)
- Blood Python (Python brongersmai)
- Jungle Carpet Python (Morelia spilota cheynei)
- Chinese Rat Snake (Elaphe carinata)
- Western Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus)
- Angolan Python (Python anchietae)
- Thick-tailed Python (Morelia macdowelli)
- Pueblan Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli)
- Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)
- Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis)
- Smooth Green Snake (Opheodrys vernalis)
- Eastern Rat Snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis)
- Common Boa (Boa constrictor)
- ALL SELLERS AGREE TO FOLLOW SHIPPING LAWS
FROGS
- All tree frogs
- Bull frogs
- Clawed frogs
- Dwarf frogs
- PacMan frogs
- Tomato frogs
- Dart frogs
- Fire bellied toad
- ALL SELLERS AGREE TO FOLLOW SHIPPING LAWS
JUMPING SPIDERS
- Phidippus regius
- Bold Jumper
- Peacock spider
- Zebra spider
- Phidippus
- Tan jumping spider
- Myrmarachne
- Plexippus paykulli
- Portia
- Euophrys omnisuperstes
- Gray wall jumper
- Salticus
- Maratus
- Evarcha
- Marpissa muscosa
- Harbronattus
- Bagheera kiplingi
- Hyllus Semicupreus
- Phiale
- ALL SELLERS AGREE TO FOLLOW SHIPPING LAWS
TARANTULAS
- Rose Hair
- Brazilian black
- Curly Hair
- Stripped knee
- Mexican red Leg
- Desert blond
- Brachypelma Albopilosum
- Antilles pink toe
- Brazilian white knee
- ALL SELLERS AGREE TO FOLLOW SHIPPING LAWS
TURTLES/TORTOISES:
- Eastern box turtle
- Red-eared slider
- Painted turtle
- Spotted turtle
- Mississippi map turtle
- Musk turtle
- Wood turtle
- Yellow-bellied slider
- Pelomedusidae
- Mud turtle
- Russian tortoise
- Diamondback terrapin
- Chinese pond turtle
- Hermann's tortoise
- Softshell turtles
- Cooter turtles
- Greek tortoise
- *NO SALE OF TURTLES/TORTOISES WITH A CARAPACE OF LESS THAN 4 INCHES*
- *NO SALE OF EGGS OF ANY KIND *
- ALL SELLERS AGREE TO FOLLOW SHIPPING LAWS
SCORPIONS:
- Emperor Scorpion (Pandinus imperator)
- Asian Forest Scorpion (Heterometrus longimanus)
- Desert Hairy Scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis)
- Dictator Scorpion (Pandinus dictator)
- Tanzanian Red Clawed Scorpion (Pandinus cavimanus)
- Malaysian Forest Scorpion (Heterometrus spinifer)
- Flat Rock Scorpion (Hadogenes troglodytes)
- Javanese Jungle Scorpion (Heterometrus javanensis)
- Giant Asian Forest Scorpion (Heterometrus spp.)
- Black Scorpion (Generic name often used for various Heterometrus or Pandinus species)
Disclaimers:
Handling: Scorpions are generally not recommended for handling due to the risk of stings and stress to the animal..
Legal Restrictions: Before acquiring a scorpion, check local laws and regulations in your area to ensure ownership is permitted.
CENTIPEDES:
- Vietnamese Giant Centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes)
- Chinese Red Head Centipede (Scolopendra mutilans)
- Chinese Tiger Centipede (Scolopendra hainanum)
- Vietnamese Orange Leg Centipede (Scolopendra dehaani)
- Giant Desert Centipede (Scolopendra heros)
- Desert Tiger Centipede (Scolopendra polymorpha)
- Giant Barbados Centipede (Scolopendra angulata)
- Solomon Island Giant Centipede (Ethmostigmus rubripes platycephalus)
- Chinese Beauty Centipede (Scolopendra multidens)
- Mediterranean Banded Centipede (Scolopendra cingulata)
Disclaimers :
Handling Warning
Centipedes can deliver a painful bite. They are not suitable for handling and should only be observed.
For Experienced Keepers Only
These animals are best suited for advanced hobbyists with experience in handling aggressive and fast-moving invertebrates.
Legal Compliance is Buyer’s Responsibility/Sellers Responsibility
It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that owning this species is legal in their state, county, or municipality.
CLEAN UP CREW/FEEDES/BENEFICIALS
- All types of isopods
- Lacewings
- Predatory mites
- Lady Bugs
- Beneficial Nematodes
- Praying Mantis
- Super Worms
- Mealworms
- Wax Worms
- Crickets
- Horned Worms
- Dubai Roaches
- Fruit Flies
- Nutrigrubs
- ALL SELLERS AGREE TO FOLLOW SHIPPING LAWS
Note: If you no not see what you would like to sell on this list, please email veronica@palmstreet.app to see if we can approve it!
Shipping
We care deeply about the proper care of living creatures, and require our sellers to ship live animals using next-day services to minimize stress on the animals. We encourage shipping next-day to FedEx and UPS hubs, or to local FedEx or UPS stores if a hub is not available. Animals must be shipped during optimal weather conditions, avoiding extreme temperatures and harsh weather. Additionally, shipping must be scheduled to minimize transit time and avoid weekends or holidays to prevent delays. If extreme weather is forecast, shipments should be delayed and the buyer should be informed.
