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Moving during a shed

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  • 05-12-2018, 12:02 AM
    tttaylorrr
    Re: Moving during a shed
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sonny1318 View Post
    Great advice Taylor, I assume sometimes they already know. Great job. An Op, good luck!

    it's always best to err on the side of caution. [emoji6]
  • 05-12-2018, 12:41 AM
    Bogertophis
    Snakes actually travel very well...don't worry about 7+ hours on the road. But I do recommend that you use a secure snake bag (or pillow case) inside of
    an "ice chest" or styrofoam box, to keep her temperature stable. Remember that sun coming thru the windows can bump up the temps too high while you're
    busy & distracted, and depending upon your vehicle, be aware that sometimes the under-insulated floor can heat up excessively & harm a snake too, especially
    if it's not in an insulated chest. Sphagnum moss is a winner! By all means include it. Good luck with the move. I've traveled for 3 days in a car full of snakes,
    a half-grown dog, and a small rodent colony of rats, mice & hamsters. "Piece of cake"! :)
  • 05-12-2018, 01:01 AM
    Lirenn
    Re: Moving during a shed
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    Snakes actually travel very well...don't worry about 7+ hours on the road. But I do recommend that you use a secure snake bag (or pillow case) inside of
    an "ice chest" or styrofoam box, to keep her temperature stable. Remember that sun coming thru the windows can bump up the temps too high while you're
    busy & distracted, and depending upon your vehicle, be aware that sometimes the under-insulated floor can heat up excessively & harm a snake too, especially
    if it's not in an insulated chest. Sphagnum moss is a winner! By all means include it. Good luck with the move. I've traveled for 3 days in a car full of snakes,
    a half-grown dog, and a small rodent colony of rats, mice & hamsters. "Piece of cake"! :)

    Dang, good job! Haha.

    I keep her on the passenger seat when I drive, and I was going to bring her thermometer into the car with us.

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  • 05-12-2018, 01:03 AM
    tttaylorrr
    Re: Moving during a shed
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lirenn View Post
    Dang, good job! Haha.

    I keep her on the passenger seat when I drive, and I was going to bring her thermometer into the car with us.

    Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk

    you don't have heated seats?? peasant...

    (/s [emoji39])
  • 05-12-2018, 01:08 AM
    Lirenn
    Re: Moving during a shed
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tttaylorrr View Post
    you don't have heated seats?? peasant...

    (/s [emoji39])

    Hey, it's got Bluetooth AND a moon roof. [emoji39]

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  • 05-12-2018, 01:10 AM
    redshepherd
    Re: Moving during a shed
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lirenn View Post
    Usually for transport I have her in a pillowcase in the tub as I've heard it minimizes stress and a towel underneath for some padding. Should I skip the pillowcase this time?

    I just hate that we have to have her in that little tub for 7+ hours. [emoji21]

    Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk

    When snakes are shipped overnight, they're in a pillowcase in a box for at least 14 hours, so it's all good! Just treat it as a shipped snake.

    And yes, he should still be in a pillowcase in a secure box/tub for 7+ hours, minimizes stress and they won't get jostled about.
  • 05-12-2018, 05:47 AM
    Craiga 01453
    Looks like most of your bases are covered. Soooo....good luck with the move!! :gj:
  • 05-19-2018, 02:00 PM
    Lirenn
    Re: Moving during a shed
    Apparently little miss just wanted to stress mama out, haha. She went ahead and shed just hours before the move. I even got to watch a little!

    And it was a good thing too. We didn't end up being able to move in yesterday, so she spent a day living in a tub. [emoji26]

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  • 05-19-2018, 06:54 PM
    Bogertophis
    Looks like all's well despite the delay. :gj:
  • 05-19-2018, 07:04 PM
    Lirenn
    Re: Moving during a shed
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    Looks like all's well despite the delay. :gj:

    She's really a trooper.

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