Moving: The Best Methods

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Well, looks like I won't have to say goodbye to my kids afterall. I've found two options that will work best for both the kids and myself. Either way, this is what will happen. I just want to make things as unstressful for them as possible. (The hell with me! ^_^)

Ophelia's making the trip up to Fairfax with me. She travels really well, and I just don't think Daniel has the room for all three kids. He'll be taking Hadrian and Odysseus for the next couple weeks. (Yes, I'll provide $$$ for food/water/care/love).

I know that Hadrian doesn't "travel" well. Ody's mediocre. The drive from my apartment to Daniel's is approximately twenty minutes. What would be the best method for moving them from my place to his, and then, eventually into either a first-floor or possibly a third floor apartment.

I'm just trying figure a way that's the least bit stressful...

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21. How should I transport my snake for moving across town?

The safest way to transport your snake, whether moving across town or going to the vet, is to put it in a snake bag. (A pillow case turned inside out will work fine.) Secure the top of the bag and then place it in a small box (cardboard or plastic w/ holes) and make sure there is enough padding to keep the bag from sliding around in its box. If the weather is extreme, heat packs or cold packs may be added as needed. Never, ever leave your snake unattended in the car during the day!



22. How should I transport for moving across the country?

Read the above question for information on how to transport your snake with you throughout the day. If at all possible, try to make the trip without extended stays or side-trips. If you can make the trip with just one or two overnights, your snake should be fine in its bag and box. I would recommend keeping a thermometer in the box to make sure temps aren’t getting into any dangerous ranges. If you have to spend more than two nights on the road, bring along with you a rubbermaid or sterilite container, newspaper for substrate, hides, a water dish, and a heating pad. After a night or two in the bag, the snake may want a chance to stretch out and get a drink of water, but excessive “packing and unpacking” may stress it even more than the move already does. Once again, it can’t be stressed enough to never leave your snake unattended in the car during the day. Plan your daytime meals with drive-thrus in mind. After the move, allow your snake a period of acclimation as if it were new to you.

Hope that helps!

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Ack. Sorry about not responding so quickly. They took my PC away from me(more like packed it away...), and so I haven't been able to get on. I appreciate the suggestions, Judy. Right now, I've left all three kids at the old apartment. I didn't think the hussel and bussel would do them good. That, and I know they'd be "in the way." I'm about to leave a friend of mine's house and go check on them. I've missed them soo much. O_O Not even 24 hours and I'm freakin'. I know they've got PLENTY of water, perfect humidity, and a nice, quiet apartment all to themselves.