about the heat: i live really close to el paso texas and it is VERY hot and dry here. but before we get in the car i would make sure the air conditioner has been on so the car is nice and cool.We would be staying in hotels and i can just take him in there with me . I have also travled with tother animals too like dogs,hermitcrabs and my older sis, haha, anyways i think it will all be fine and i have more than enough time to plan it all out, so thansk guys for the great advice