Question About Moving?

Hello, i have a baby ball python and i am moving Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. The drive is about 9-10 hours from Florida to North Carolina. Right now the snake is in a 20 gallon tank. Would it be better to keep the snake in the tank? (and take the water out and other things that could fly around) or put it in a snake bag that i have with holes and put it in a box like the way they ship them? Also if i go during the day is it better to keep AC on in vehicle or off? I have never drove with one that long before, and would like to know the best method on bringing him with me. Thank You

hmmm..maybe snake bag in a box with heat pads? People experienced with transporting will let you know, I'm sure.

You shouldn't need supplemental heat unless you'll be cooling the car quite a bit with AC, in which case stop by WalMart and pick up a couple of hand warmers in the hunting section to put under the box, preferably wedged between the front and back seats on the floor and with a secure top. If it's a fairly small box, that may be good enough, but otherwise, put it in a snake bag or tied-up pillowcase before putting it in the box for security. Definitely do not transport in the tank. Good luck! My snakes just got moved a week ago to our new home.

If you do use supplemental heat, please keep an eye on it. A heat source in a small, closed container can produce way more heat than you might imagine. If you have one of those digital thermometers with the probe at the end of a long cord, you could stick the probe in the box and have the read-out sitting where you can check it from time to time.

But so long as he hasn't just eaten, he should be fine for a day without any extra heat. A bit of insulation around him, and tuck his box someplace secure away from an AC vent and he should be fine.

welcome to NC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you will be about 40 minutes from us!!