How do I keep my snake warm during a power outage
We lost power about 2 hours ago now (10pm) and probably won’t get it back until morning, we are unable to obtain a generator or run to the store for hand warmers. I did fill two water bottles with the last of our hot water and placed them inside the tank, but I doubt they will hold heat for much longer since there wasn’t much to begin with, I have also placed some paper towels over the mesh of the lid to keep some heat in.
My snake is housed in the basement, while it is currently 25f/-4c outside, our house is usually kept at 65f/18c, with a tank temperature of 85-70f/29-21c.
I was wondering if there’s anything else I could do to help keep him warm until our power comes back on or if he will be fine with what he has now until morning, thank you!
Re: How do I keep my snake warm during a power outage
You can use reptile specific warmers, hand warmer style, used for shipping reptiles. They don't have fumes and do not get too hot.
DO NOT USE NORMAL HANDWARMERS meant for people. They can get way too hot and burn your snake or worse.
She will be okay down to 55-60F for a night as long as she isn't digesting.
Vented Styrofoam chest boxes can be good with those (reptile shipping) warmers used in conjunction. Make sure they are not directly touching the reptile and giving him/her spots away from them as well. If you don't have now, and it's lower than 60F or so in the house, try a pillow case and keeping her in bed with you. Tie a knot or zip tie the pillow case closed and keep her warm under the covers.
If you only have one snake, battery backups and car jumpers with an AC outlet can be used for keeping tank temps longer on your with your heating sources, or at least one.