I'm evacuating tomorrow

For the first time in my life, I'm actually evacuating for a hurricane. This time I am supposed to get 80+ mph winds for 9 hours. One forecast still shows me getting 100+ mph winds.

I loathe the idea of leaving, it's just against everything in me but I also know logically that it's safer and smarter to just evacuate to my friends' home and be safer.

I've had the evacuation plan for years, just in case. My plan is to ziploc each snake's ID card and drop it into the cloth bag with the snake. I ziptie each bag shut securely. I also inspect each bag as I bag the snakes. I did not plan on getting tagged by one of the smallest babies, but there you go. I bled freely for an amazing amount of time while trying to get his bitey little heinie into the bag. I then put several snakes into each of three large bins(think about the size of a adult BP rack bin). I end up with the smallest ones in one bin, the largest in one bin and the middling ones in one bin. The two newest babies are really too small for me to feel comfy putting them into a bag so they went into a clear plastic tupperware(like they are taken to shows in).

They will stay in the garage at the place, which should be a better temp than in the AC house. I also have to take 3 elderly dogs with me, with their crates since they have cats.

I will be hoping that the storm goes okay, that the power isn't out long and I can get back quickly. I'm stressed, having anxiety attacks and still know that it's the safest and smartest thing to do. But I don't deal well with things out of my control and there will be zero that is in my control as soon as I drive away.

Wish me luck.

Sounds like a great plan. Go, be safe, and let us know how it goes. Speed and thoughts are with you.

The decision to leave - or not - was in your control. IMO leaving was the smart decision given the conditions you described.

Stay safe.

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Be safe, and wish you luck lady.

Be safe and watch out for the crazies. Good luck and God speed.

Great way to analyze the situation! Know that we are all pulling for your safe outcome in all aspects. :gj:

Best wishes to you and all your animals have a safe travel

I hope you and all your animals make it through the storm!

Be safe; I think you made the right decision to leave. It is in your best interest, and the best interest of your animals. I pray for your safe travels, protection for your home while you are away, and your safe and soon return.

Be safe! We will be thinking of you

Best wishes to you and all the other members who got to deal with irma. I got a few friends in florida and i do feel for you guys. Nobody needs this in their lives. Again best wishes you seem to know what you doing.

Be safe!! Best wishes, you're in my thoughts.

Always better to err on the side of caution when dealing with mother nature. Best wishes.

hey Wolfy, i hope u and the critters are safe.

Hello all. I got to the place and hunkered down.

Unfortunately, the area for the snakes is a bit cooler than I would prefer but our power went out. Worse, my elderly dogs are stressing out in a major way. I spent last night laying on a cement floor trying to calm the old yorkie down. So I've had no sleep and I hurt from laying on a cold cement floor.

Adding to this? My county enacted a curfew until 8pm today, a 24 hour curfew, which no other county did. We didn't even get that much damage, being inland, supposedly. So I still couldn't go home, but intended to leave as soon as feasible.

But, the exit to the neighborhood I'm in, sheltering with friends, is flooded. It's deep enough that a lifted Jeep had some issue making it through.

So I'm even more stressed and I have another night here and will attempt to leave to get back home in the morning. I still have zero idea if my place is intact or not, I don't think it has power(my town is almost 100% out of power).

So I'm extremely stressed and distressed. I appreciate all the well wishes, to the utmost.

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Originally Posted by wolfy-hound

Hello all. I got to the place and hunkered down.

Unfortunately, the area for the snakes is a bit cooler than I would prefer but our power went out. Worse, my elderly dogs are stressing out in a major way. I spent last night laying on a cement floor trying to calm the old yorkie down. So I've had no sleep and I hurt from laying on a cold cement floor.

Adding to this? My county enacted a curfew until 8pm today, a 24 hour curfew, which no other county did. We didn't even get that much damage, being inland, supposedly. So I still couldn't go home, but intended to leave as soon as feasible.

But, the exit to the neighborhood I'm in, sheltering with friends, is flooded. It's deep enough that a lifted Jeep had some issue making it through.

So I'm even more stressed and I have another night here and will attempt to leave to get back home in the morning. I still have zero idea if my place is intact or not, I don't think it has power(my town is almost 100% out of power).

So I'm extremely stressed and distressed. I appreciate all the well wishes, to the utmost.

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Thinking of you today....hoping all is well at home for you and your animals

Oh my goodness I can't imagine.. best of wishes. Your in my thoughts and prayers <3 Please keeps us updated, if you can :) Try to stay calm and relax a bit, which I'm sure will be near impossible, but it'll help and I'm sure it will turn out ok :) Just know we're thinking about you and your pets and praying it will all work out! :)

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Originally Posted by wolfy-hound

Hello all. I got to the place and hunkered down.

Unfortunately, the area for the snakes is a bit cooler than I would prefer but our power went out. Worse, my elderly dogs are stressing out in a major way. I spent last night laying on a cement floor trying to calm the old yorkie down. So I've had no sleep and I hurt from laying on a cold cement floor.

Adding to this? My county enacted a curfew until 8pm today, a 24 hour curfew, which no other county did. We didn't even get that much damage, being inland, supposedly. So I still couldn't go home, but intended to leave as soon as feasible.

But, the exit to the neighborhood I'm in, sheltering with friends, is flooded. It's deep enough that a lifted Jeep had some issue making it through.

So I'm even more stressed and I have another night here and will attempt to leave to get back home in the morning. I still have zero idea if my place is intact or not, I don't think it has power(my town is almost 100% out of power).

So I'm extremely stressed and distressed. I appreciate all the well wishes, to the utmost.

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gosh that's horrible. i hope it gets better. but when it gets tough, remember to follow this mantra: Stop being a wimpy monkey,; bare some teeth, steal some food and fling poo with the alphas.

we will be thinking of you.

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Just watching the news reports of all of the damage "Irma" did... I hope you and your family, friends and exotics are safe!!
God bless and take one step at a time getting back :)

I did make it back home eventually. Today I got my internet back!

So all critters and I are home and trying to get back to normal. Thank you all for the well wishes. They are very appreciated.

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Originally Posted by wolfy-hound

I did make it back home eventually. Today I got my internet back!

So all critters and I are home and trying to get back to normal. Thank you all for the well wishes. They are very appreciated.

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very good to hear that!

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Glad to hear you (and the critters) are safe and sound!