I ordered 20 Cherry shrimp, not realizing a winter storm was approaching. I pretty much thought I murdered 20 shrimps and they would arrive in a frozen block. But, the shipper made a great effort to land the shrimps right on my doorstep the one day the temps were warmer, in fact perfect weather for the shrimps. Everyone arrived intact, one shrimp looked a little dazed, but he perked up pretty quickly. All are happy in there new home as it snows outside!