Preparing for a hurricane?

[nightwolfsnow]

I've lived in the Hampton Roads are of VA almost my whole life, so I really don't even blink when I hear about a hurricane. I'm a little further inland now, Elizabeth City NC, but now I have bp's to worry about. How do you guys prepare? I'm thinking the room temps won't drop below 75 if the power goes out. Would they be okay for a couple days with no hot spot? As long as I don't feed them? This will be my first storm in this house so I'm not sure how it is with power going out. But its in the middle of downtown, not out by itself, so I'm thinking it would get power turned on quickly. What should I get just to be on the safe side? Of course water. I'm trying to avoid a generator for now.

[guanagator]

As long as it stays over 75 inside your good, keep fingers crossed the Europeans model holds true and this thing stays out to sea. If so just need wax for surfboards! Waves are pumping already. If it was colder you could pick up some 40hr hand warmers/ heat packs. They can keep a hotspot for you just have to monitor placement as they will start around 100 and drop to about 88 over the next two days. This one could be very Sandy like if it does merge with the high pressure before the incoming low makes it all the way across northeast.

[AKA Dave]

Yep. Hand warmers. While she's really warmed up to the snakes (no pun intended), my wife was not keen on the idea of walking around with one inside a hoodie. She's is out picking them up now.

Dave

[MarkS]

Ball pythons can weather colder temps then most people give them credit for. Many of mine have expereinced temps below 60 and even into the low 50's and are none the worse for wear. You don't want these temps for long periods of time but a day or two won't do any harm.

If you're really that worried, check out this site. -> http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/generators.htm

[nightwolfsnow]

Yep. Hand warmers. While she's really warmed up to the snakes (no pun intended), my wife was not keen on the idea of walking around with one inside a hoodie. She's is out picking them up now.

Dave

I wouldn't mind, but two out of three of my snakes would probably not like it too much. Guess I'll be picking up some handwarmers today. Is she just getting the regular hot hands from walmart or something like that?

[bcr229]

The "hot hands" kind get too hot and don't last long, though they'll work in a pinch. What you really need are the ones used for shipping - they last for 24 hours and don't get hot enough to burn.

Good luck finding a generator now, the time to purchase it was last week, unless you want to drive a good ways inland.

If you only have a few small snakes you can put them into bags and stash them under your clothing to keep them warm. Since I have around 80 + an incubator I have a generator.

[AKA Dave]

Good luck finding a generator now, the time to purchase it was last week, unless you want to drive a good ways inland.

Indeed. I'm covered there so I don't worry about it that much. I'm just looking at the worst case scenario. Power in my town can be spotty in storms.

The other thing that I've done is pack my chest freezer with gallon jugs of water. The only thing in there at the moment is rats, but I don't wan them defrosting either. The ice will keep them cool for a few days and it's potable water if the neighborhood goes to hell in a hand basket. I sound like some kind of loony prepper reading this back to myself....sigh.

Dave

[MarkS]

Yeah, the hot hands do get too warm and they don't last all that long. You might want to check these out -> http://shipyourreptiles.com/shop/heat_packs/product I like to keep a supply of the 40 hour packs on hand, Both for shipping/transporting and/or emergencies.

[nightwolfsnow]

The "hot hands" kind get too hot and don't last long, though they'll work in a pinch. What you really need are the ones used for shipping - they last for 24 hours and don't get hot enough to burn.

Good luck finding a generator now, the time to purchase it was last week, unless you want to drive a good ways inland.

If you only have a few small snakes you can put them into bags and stash them under your clothing to keep them warm. Since I have around 80 + an incubator I have a generator.

Yeah, the hot hands do get too warm and they don't last all that long. You might want to check these out -> http://shipyourreptiles.com/shop/heat_packs/product I like to keep a supply of the 40 hour packs on hand, Both for shipping/transporting and/or emergencies.

I figured the hot hands wouldn't work well. Is there anywhere locally that sells shipping heat packs that you guys know of?

[pbyeerts]

If you wrap the hand warmers in a towel, they should be fine. They last 8-10 hours and are inexpensive. Just monitor the temp with your temp gun, and it should be just fine. These are for emergency situations, and will keep your snake from getting too cold. Amazon can deliver overnight, or head out to WalMart.


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