High quality British scalpel blades manufactured by Swann Morton. Blades 10, 10A and 11 fit a 'Number 3' scalpel handle, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24 all require a 'Number 4' handle. All blades are available in a pack of 25 or 100; each contain foil sealed packs of 5 (non-sterile).

We are gradually phasing out packs of 5 and 25 due to the cost of sending blades by post. To ensure we comply with British blade laws we use an age verification service which costs us an additional £5 per parcel, at present we are absorbing this cost.

Please note you must be over 18 to purchase this item - Please have some form of age verification available when you receive the delivery 

As an age restricted product, this item must be delivered to someone over the age of 18. Please ensure you have some form of ID available.

Mainland Britain

Our UK mainland delivery charges are as follows: (All figures are exc. VAT)

For next day delivery, please order by 2pm, item must be in stock. All stock levels are shown on the web, if showing as out of stock or prepared to order and required urgently, please contact us as we may have stock! Next day orders are sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a signed for service, please ensure someone is available.

Drosophila are always dispatched on a Monday, please advise when ordering your preferred delivery week.

Our working hours are 9.30am - 4pm Monday - Thursday, 9.30am - 12pm Friday. Orders received outside these hours will be processed the next working day; orders are only dispatched Monday-Thursday (Monday-Wednesday for perishable items). Hours vary during school holidays but we are usually available via email.

*Summer Closure* We are closed on Monday 21st July 2025. In addition, throughout August, orders will only be sent on Wednesdays. Orders received when closed will be sent once we're back open. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Northern Ireland

Sadly, due to the UK leaving the EU, we can no longer supply Northern Irish customers with any products the have codes starting with an 'L' or 'P'. This is due to the requirement for all live or preserved products to have an import licence specific to the customer purchasing and the product being purchased. As each licence takes 2 weeks to obtain, and involves a considerable amount of paperwork, we have made the difficult decision to stop offering these products to Northern Irish customers. We can still offer equipment, i.e. products with an 'E' code, as these simply require customs documentation.

We apologise for the inconvenience and if the legislation changes we will review our decision.

British Islands

Delivery charges to the Isle of Man, Channel Islands (including Jersey & Guernsey), Shetland, Orkney and all the other islands we've missed, are the same as to mainland Britain (see above). The main difference is that delivery is likely to take a little longer, and for this reason we cannot guarantee next day delivery.

In addition, we cannot ship any liquids, so any 'wet' specimen ordered will be sent vacuum packed rather than in a jar.

International Orders

We welcome international orders but please note only non-perishable and non-animal derivative items, i.e. only those with codes starting with an 'E', can be sent.

Buyer is responsible for all import duties and taxes. EU businesses need to supply an EORI number before we can ship.

EU Delivery: £28

If you wish to buy something very small/lightweight, or need urgent delivery, please contact us for a postage quote, otherwise standard charges apply.

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