Might Have To Travel With Snakes

Hey guys so my house is cold and I might need to take my snakes home
its a 2.5 hour drive do you have any tips? I feel bad leaving them here too for they might enter shed and I need to maintain humidity. What should I do?!

Buy some heat pads that are used when people ship reptiles you can find them on eBay and maybe get a few small containers or one decent sized container or whatever,drill some holes and pack um up. Buy an insulator blanket or something and wrap the container/s..I'd do something along those lines.You should be fine. 2.5 hrs is not a horrible trip for them.

They can live in travel tubs for the week at home, as long as they have appropriate temperatures and humidity. The car trip won't be a big deal, I would just run the car heat so the interior is in the mid-80's and put them on the front seat for the trip.

Maybe buy some sphagnum moss and a container and cut a hole in it,wett the moss heavily and keep it around the heat with the snakes ..that will help keep humidity up..but I wouldn't even stress that..2.5 hours ,just keep them warm.

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Here's a great place to start. ;)

Go get a couple hand warmers from walmart. The kind people use and stick them into the container with your snakes. Also heater In front seat. Yes you can belt the containers into the seat lol. I drove over an hr away to buy my girl when I first got her. Enjoy your trip.

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Originally Posted by Phantomtip

Go get a couple hand warmers from walmart. The kind people use and stick them into the container with your snakes. Also heater In front seat. Yes you can belt the containers into the seat lol. I drove over an hr away to buy my girl when I first got her. Enjoy your trip.

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No, don't use hand warmers from walmart, thats asking for trouble. Use the heat packs people use when shipping. They have a maximum temp of like only 100degrees or so. They peak there for a certain number of hours too. Hand warmers are much more unregulated and could cause a problem. I would bag the snakes up to move them. Don't put the heat packs in the bags with them, just in the box or plastic tub they're being transported in.

OP,hand warmers can be used if it's most available and easiest for you to get,common sense,which some lack,this is what you do..you take the hand warmers and then get an old t shirt,cut the old t shirt into pieces and wrap the hand warmers in them,us some black electric tape to keep the piece of fabric wrapped around the hand warmer..don't over wrap the hand warmer,but enough where some good heat can still get through..remember,what may feel barely warm to the touch to you is prob and going to be good for your snake.

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

No, don't use hand warmers from walmart, thats asking for trouble. Use the heat packs people use when shipping. They have a maximum temp of like only 100degrees or so. They peak there for a certain number of hours too. Hand warmers are much more unregulated and could cause a problem. I would bag the snakes up to move them. Don't put the heat packs in the bags with them, just in the box or plastic tub they're being transported in.

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I concur with this advice. I had a bad experience transporting a snake once and using those stupid hand warmers from Walmart. I had it wrapped and taped in a towel and it still got to hot. DO NOT use those things.

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Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr

I concur with this advice. I had a bad experience transporting a snake once and using those stupid hand warmers from Walmart. I had it wrapped and taped in a towel and it still got to hot. DO NOT use those things.

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U didn't have it taped and wrapped man,please..I wear them for work,while they get hot they don't get that hot,especially if wrapped an insulated correctly.. Maybe too hot by themselves against a snake. But yeah your full of it man.if u wrapped it In Towels,,towels are thick ,you would never have a problem...

your ur acting like your taping the pads to the snake it self

op wrap a bunch up in t shirts secure them good,it's a short travel,u only are using them to let off heat to keep your snakes warm....and to the ppl who swear there so bad,I'll use more common sense,what you can do Is tape them about 3 inches above from where your snakes will lay and tape them around the perimeter. Also keep the heat up in your car..Pythonluvr,I'm sure that's not good either,clown.

Pythonluvr, oh wait I have another genius idea,OP,what u also can do is keep them in a container on the floor in the front of course and turn your heat on so it's blowing out from the feet part,that will keep them very warm as well..

need an other ideas,I'm here to help ..:)

You do not need a heat pack while traveling in a car, unless you don't have heat!
Pack them in a styrofoam shipping box or a styrofoam cooler and you're fine.

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Originally Posted by NYHC4LIFE8899

U didn't have it taped and wrapped man,please..I wear them for work,while they get hot they don't get that hot,especially if wrapped an insulated correctly.. Maybe too hot by themselves against a snake. But yeah your full of it man.if u wrapped it In Towels,,towels are thick ,you would never have a problem...

your ur acting like your taping the pads to the snake it self

op wrap a bunch up in t shirts secure them good,it's a short travel,u only are using them to let off heat to keep your snakes warm....and to the ppl who swear there so bad,I'll use more common sense,what you can do Is tape them about 3 inches above from where your snakes will lay and tape them around the perimeter. Also keep the heat up in your car..Pythonluvr,I'm sure that's not good either,clown.

Pythonluvr, oh wait I have another genius idea,OP,what u also can do is keep them in a container on the floor in the front of course and turn your heat on so it's blowing out from the feet part,that will keep them very warm as well..

need an other ideas,I'm here to help ..:)

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You are entitled to your own opinion. Calling me whatever you like shows so much maturity on your behalf. I may be a clown but I am not making up this information. The hand warmer was wrapped in a towel and taped up. It DID get to hot. Tell the OP whatever you want. I don't really give a crap about your advice. Who the hell are you anyways, just some damn newbie spouting off his mouth and lame experience.

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Originally Posted by NYHC4LIFE8899

need an other ideas,I'm here to help ..:)

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^^^ .....the most contradictory and snide remark ive seen yet :rolleyes:

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I would rather go the route of safety... as long as the car is warm, I would say they should probably be Ok, but... in case of any unforeseen events... I would get the packing warmer

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Yeah i was thinking the same ... why would you need heating in your car if it works normaly and cars heating can reach 85-90F?

The whole cabin should be heated to somewhat same temperature. Just start and heat the car before putting snakes in. And please think of your and specially their safety and try to buckle or somehow else fix the enclosure in it's place. You don't want everything flying when braking hard if needed.

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Originally Posted by jxl

Yeah i was thinking the same ... why would you need heating in your car if it works normaly and cars heating can reach 85-90F?

The whole cabin should be heated to somewhat same temperature. Just start and heat the car before putting snakes in. And please think of your and specially their safety and try to buckle or somehow else fix the enclosure in it's place. You don't want everything flying when braking hard if needed.

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Yep, it's common sense really!

Uh...I'm personally not traveling over 2 hours in a car where the ambient temperature is comfortable for my snake. 85 to 95 degrees? That's too damned hot for me. If it 'twas me, I'd put my little guy in a temporary tub with newspaper for substrate and I'd use a packing warmer for him. I'd also make sure his tub is secure. That way we can both be comfortable.

This is something I'm actually thinking about preparing. I live in Michigan and the nearest herp vet is about 45 minutes away. I need to be prepared to transport my snake in the event he becomes ill or is injured.

Oh and just an observation of my snake. He seems to like to travel. Specially if held in hands so he can see out.

He's totally relaxed in hands and seems like he is enjoying the view staring out the windows, he's just in his cobra position looking out and not moving most of the ride :confusd:

Don't worry, your snakes are perfectly fine and comfortable at temps in the mid-60's for short periods of time, you do not need to heat up your car or home to match the temps of your vivarium :rolleyes: SUDDEN changes of temperature are not necessarily good which is why an insulated cooler is so handy.

No to hand warmers.

You don't have to drive with the heater on if your snake alone is insulated. Place the snake in a small transportation tub or snake bag/pillow case. Place that into an insulated cooler if you are worried about environmental temps. You can add a hot water bottle in a sock too if you don't want to buy a shipping pack. I've had 16oz water bottles keep a steady 80-85 degrees for 4-5 hours in a insulated foam box when I transported snakes.
And even if you drive at 70-75 degrees, your snake will be fine if it sat uninsulated. How do you think reptiles do at shows in room temp without heat.

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When I travel with mine they go in a cooler with hot water bottles and towels. Small snakes are in deli cups, larger snakes are in pillow cases.

I honestly cannot believe this has gone on for three pages...we are talking about 2.5 hours...that's a mere 150 minutes, that's about how long you spend in the movie theater if you get there right as the movie before yours is over and you stay for the credits of your movie. OP, heat the car to a point were you are comfortable in a short sleeve shirt. Place your specimens in a tub with some shredded newspaper for a little padding in case you hit a bump or two, and then you just go.

Hand warmers: these are designed for humans and thus reach extremely high temperatures and utilize enough oxygen to transfer heat almost unhindered even when enclosed. This is of very little concern for humans because we are endotherms and because heat transfers from a warmer body to a colder body in a measurable ratio, a hand warmer getting into the low 100s does not bother your 98F body as the warmer itself will distribute most of it's heat to the surrounding area which is colder than YOU. Whereas a snake's temperature is right around the ambient, therefore, almost all the outputted heated will be transferred directly to the animal which causes thermal shock and/or burns.

Hhahah thanks everyone, the trip was fine I used snake bags in boxes with water bottles with water that was about 85 degrees so it was fine

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Originally Posted by NYHC4LIFE8899

U didn't have it taped and wrapped man,please..I wear them for work,while they get hot they don't get that hot,especially if wrapped an insulated correctly.. Maybe too hot by themselves against a snake. But yeah your full of it man.if u wrapped it In Towels,,towels are thick ,you would never have a problem...

your ur acting like your taping the pads to the snake it self

op wrap a bunch up in t shirts secure them good,it's a short travel,u only are using them to let off heat to keep your snakes warm....and to the ppl who swear there so bad,I'll use more common sense,what you can do Is tape them about 3 inches above from where your snakes will lay and tape them around the perimeter. Also keep the heat up in your car..Pythonluvr,I'm sure that's not good either,clown.

Pythonluvr, oh wait I have another genius idea,OP,what u also can do is keep them in a container on the floor in the front of course and turn your heat on so it's blowing out from the feet part,that will keep them very warm as well..

need an other ideas,I'm here to help ..:)

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It's literally impossible for you to make a post without sounding like a jerk, isn't it? You're obnoxious and rude in a lot of threads and have no idea what you're talking about in most cases. Like right here^. Do us a favor and skip the hot hands in your pockets for a few days, your numb fingers and inability to type will give everyone a much needed break.

PS- change your avatar pic while you're at it cuz the rangers suck. Go B's!!!! :gj:

I use hot water bottles if I am taking mine out for any period of time as it is getting quite chilly here now. I just make sure the water bottle is warm and not boiling :)

I converted a secure lunch box with lockable sides and used small takeaway plastic boxes to put two in separately then inside the larger one when I went to the rep shop. They stayed just fine :)

I don't think you have to worry, not too far to travel, good luck! :)

buy yourself a few of these i just connect my heat pads to it
http://www.carid.com/universal-audio...FSho7AodOWIASQ

Oh just saw the trip went well! I was a bit late in wishing luck! Haha

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Originally Posted by NYHC4LIFE8899

U didn't have it taped and wrapped man,please..I wear them for work,while they get hot they don't get that hot,especially if wrapped an insulated correctly.. Maybe too hot by themselves against a snake. But yeah your full of it man.if u wrapped it In Towels,,towels are thick ,you would never have a problem...

your ur acting like your taping the pads to the snake it self

op wrap a bunch up in t shirts secure them good,it's a short travel,u only are using them to let off heat to keep your snakes warm....and to the ppl who swear there so bad,I'll use more common sense,what you can do Is tape them about 3 inches above from where your snakes will lay and tape them around the perimeter. Also keep the heat up in your car..Pythonluvr,I'm sure that's not good either,clown.

Pythonluvr, oh wait I have another genius idea,OP,what u also can do is keep them in a container on the floor in the front of course and turn your heat on so it's blowing out from the feet part,that will keep them very warm as well..

need an other ideas,I'm here to help ..:)

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

It's literally impossible for you to make a post without sounding like a jerk, isn't it? You're obnoxious and rude in a lot of threads and have no idea what you're talking about in most cases. Like right here^. Do us a favor and skip the hot hands in your pockets for a few days, your numb fingers and inability to type will give everyone a much needed break.

PS- change your avatar pic while you're at it cuz the rangers suck. Go B's!!!! :gj:

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I transport Tali in the cabin of my car (I keep it comfortable for me, so 75-80 degrees) when I transport her, and we keep on the floor near the heater and she's always been fine, not to cold and not to hot. If I have to run errands, I bring her in with me (usually in my purse) so she doesn't get cold or hot in the car.
I also put her in a little critter keeper like container- I had her in a pillow case, but my dog (while bouncing around) landed on it. The keeper has hard plastic sides so its sturdy and more like a hide- I feel like its a bit more secure for her. I need to get a bigger one because she's quickly out growing it.
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(Her travel container which, again, is getting to small)

Tl:dr- your guys in plastic tubs that are belted in should be fine without added heat packs... just don't leave them alone in the car because it could quickly get very cold. If you need to stop in somewhere, I'd put them in pillow cases (and then put the pillow cases in the tubs while traveling) and take them in with you in a messanger bag.

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