Frequently asked questions

Hirudo verbana from a certified aquaculture facility in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye (certificate 46-86). Species is declared on every permit and invoice.

No. They are reared in controlled tank systems. Aquaculture output sits outside the wild-collection quota, though CITES export permits are still required.

XS 0.1–0.3 g, S 0.3–0.5 g, M 0.5–0.89 g, L 0.90–2.0 g and Broodstock 2.0 g+. Classes are pre-shipment sorting bands, not treatment recommendations.

Indicative USD unit references range from $1.50 (XS) to $4.88 (Broodstock) ex-works. Permits, packaging and freight are quoted separately; see the price guide.

Domestic orders start at 20 pieces per class. For exports the minimum depends on permit and cold-chain economics; pilot lots are possible and priced in the quotation.

Hirudo species are CITES Appendix II. We obtain the Turkish export permit; you arrange any import permit or notification required by your country.

Dispatch is targeted within 7 business days after confirmation and permit availability. Transit is typically 24–72 hours by express or air freight, depending on destination.

Oxygen-supported inner packaging, class-separated units, insulated outer box with ice packs positioned away from the animals, live-animal labelling with batch code.

Inspect and count immediately, photograph any problem, and notify us within 2 hours by e-mail or WhatsApp with the tracking number. Then transfer animals to conditioned, chlorine-free water per your SOP.

Cool, dark, stable conditions in ventilated escape-proof containers with chlorine-free water changed every few days. Detailed guidance is on the storage and handling page.

Yes. Every shipment carries a batch code and QR label that can be checked on the batch verification page.

No. Clinical decisions belong to the authorised practitioner. We describe how classes are typically stocked, not how they should be used.

No. Suluk Sepeti is a supplier and knowledge base, not a healthcare provider.

International invoices in USD or EUR by bank transfer; prepayment for first orders. Terms for recurring buyers are agreed case by case.

RFQ data is used only to prepare the quotation and is retained for the period stated in our privacy notice. Verification results never show buyer data.