Snakes in a hotel??????

Hi I just have a really good question. Lets say I go to daytona this year right . . . well anyways Lets say I buy a snake of some sort and then what do i out it in if I am not leaving until the next day? Do they let snakes with you on the plane? I thought of this and was empty mindeed because I didnt know what someone would do. Thank you

If the snake is valuable, or you get a great deal, why not ship it? They may/maynot search your bags before boarding the plane, maybe you could try sneaking him into something like a cereal box or a chocolate box?

but what about when you buy it like the first day of the show and you want to go to the second one what do you kepp it in? do you bring a rack or what?

When I checked out the show rules, here is what they had to say about it....

http://www.reptilebreedersexpo.com
9) If you choose to take reptiles to your hotel, please do so discreetly. Use boxes that are not clear. Many hotels have rules against animals in rooms. If you are discreet and put a “Do Not Disturb” sign on your door, you should not have a problem.


As for the plane, I'm in agreement about shipping. With security as tight as it is, you don't want to have to abandon an animal at the airport, or call the airline you plan on using. (although I think most have a no snake policy)

Okay so I would pay for it there and then have them ship it to me?
But what if im driving home? well my mom then what do i just piuck it up from the show the day i leave?

If you have any intention of purchasing animals I would plan on bringing rubbermaids, flexwatt, and a thermostat. Those kind of details you will probably have to work out with the vendor, but you'll have to transport them either way so why not have everything ready to go. :D

Okay so when they are in the car then what do i do? also how do I go about the tubs and flexwatt thing in a hotel? like how would I set it up?

If it were me, I'd bring an extra suitcase full of the stuff. That way no one needs to know what you are bringing in or out of the hotel. As for the car, I have a lovely little adapter for the cigarette lighter. You plug it in, and then it's like a regular plug. I use that when I'm transporting to the vet, to keep them toasty warm. Originally I got it to plug in the kid's tv, on long trips. ;)

Where do I get one of these?

I got mine at Walmart in the Electronics section. It's converter or something. (sorry I'm not the technical type ;) )

Thanx I will have to look into that. Also when its in the hotel Do I just get the flexwatt ready before i take off for he trip then just plug everything in and set the rubbermaids on a counter or something? how would you do it?

I'd have the tubs all nice and toasty (setup beforehand), that way when you come back you're ready to rock and roll. :D

ie. Set everything up in the hotel before you head down to the show.

Okay and how far in advance should I book a hotel and what is the site for daytona?

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

I got mine at Walmart in the Electronics section. It's converter or something. (sorry I'm not the technical type ;) )

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it's a power inverter(sp) and you can find it at any auto parts store too. the one i i have puts out 400 watts of AC power

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Originally Posted by amg20102006

Okay and how far in advance should I book a hotel and what is the site for daytona?

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Book a hotel ASAP. No sense in waiting, if you are sure you are going. Here's the link to the site.

http://www.reptilebreedersexpo.com

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Originally Posted by gncz73

it's a power inverter(sp) and you can find it at any auto parts store too. the one i i have puts out 400 watts of AC power

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Thanks Eugene for the correction. I told you I'm not good at technical stuff!! LOL. But I was kinda close, sorta. :giggle: But hey I know where to check the oil and the windshield wiper fluid and I feel like a blasted mechanic!! I'm really pretty sad. :doh:

I was on a business trip in FL when I decided I had to have ralf, my bp and the hotel part was cool, just didn't let any body see it and informed the front desk for the maid not to trip as it was secured, but for traveling I put him in one of those small plastic vented rodent carriers that pet stores have, then I tape those pouched hand warmers that your shake to activate to the side and bottom, but they only stay hot for a few hours.

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If the snake is valuable, or you get a great deal, why not ship it? They may/maynot search your bags before boarding the plane, maybe you could try sneaking him into something like a cereal box or a chocolate box?

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4theSNAKElady, I'm sorry perhaps I'm misunderstanding the meaning of this post. You aren't seriously suggesting to Andre that he stuff a living creature into some sort of box and try to sneak it on a plane are you? Other than the very obvious physical risk to the snake, the risk to Andre by encouraging him to basically smuggle a snake onboard a plane either on his person or in his luggage is absolutely not a reasonable nor viable option!


~~Jo~~

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Originally Posted by amg20102006

Okay and how far in advance should I book a hotel and what is the site for daytona?

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The sooner the better ... people get left in the lurch every year for waiting too long.

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

The sooner the better ... people get left in the lurch every year for waiting too long.

-adam

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If you wait too long, Adam will let you sleep on the floor in his room...:party:
:sleep:

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Originally Posted by Gecko Den

If you wait too long, Adam will let you sleep on the floor in his room...:party:
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Sleep? You've been hanging with the wrong crowd bro! ... Those poker players don't know how to do it right .... there's no sleep at Daytona.

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

Sleep? .... there's no sleep at Daytona.

-adam

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And don't forget!!!!!!!


What happens in Daytona....


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Originally Posted by KLG

And don't forget!!!!!!!


What happens in Daytona....


;)

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THANK GOD!!!!!!! :twisted:

(squeeze, squeeze) ;)

-adam

man, this sounds like too much fun...

there is no room on the floor of adam's hotel room. that is where my husband will be sleeping while i am at the bar with adam, klg and the rest of the gang. sorry folks, the floorspace is taken! :D

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Originally Posted by mlededee

there is no room on the floor of adam's hotel room. that is where my husband will be sleeping while i am at the bar with adam, klg and the rest of the gang. sorry folks, the floorspace is taken! :D

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I'm going to hold you to that! ;)

-adam

Cool, can I have a small corner to pass out in? (I don't have the tolerance to keep up with the big boys :oops: ) I'll take the bathtub even. ;)

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

I don't have the tolerance to keep up with the big boys

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I promise that you'll come back from Daytona a new woman! ;)

-adam

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I'm going to hold you to that! ;)

-adam

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awesome. :devilish:

and don't worry christie, you won't need sleep. you'll be so hyped you won't even think about it. ;)

Oh really? (I've got so many questions I want to ask, but if I do..... it's just gonna get ugly. LOL!!) :love:

Someone can have the bed in my room.....because I know if I go to Daytona, I will end up sleeping in the bathtub anyways....just be warned.....I like to cry, tell everyone that I love them, and talk about the mighty Pearl River (my hometown) when the Turkey gets to talkin ;)

A bed is much more comfy than the previous tub, I was going to sleep in. I may just have to go to watch!! LOL! :giggle:

LOL Daniel! You know if you were my hubby and did that, I'd just have to "accidentally" forget you were sleeping it off in the bathtub and flip on the shower first thing in the morning (icey cold of course).

:devilish:


~~Jo~~

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Originally Posted by daniel1983

Someone can have the bed in my room.....because I know if I go to Daytona, I will end up sleeping in the bathtub anyways....just be warned.....I like to cry, tell everyone that I love them, and talk about the mighty Pearl River (my hometown) when the Turkey gets to talkin ;)

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Did someone say TURKEY? .... SOLD! ... Bring the tissues brother ... we'll laugh, we'll cry, we'll offend, we'll break stuff, we'll get thrown out, and then we'll start REALLY throwing them back. :twisted:

Nothing like walking around the expo all day with a sledge hammer inside your head trying to get out! ;)

-adam

I'm probably going to go ahead and book a room at LaQuinta (about six miles away - the one that's closer is twice as much per night). LaQuinta allows pets, and we're probably bringing our dog since we hate boarding her - plus it's an added expense that I could use on buying snakes instead, so I'm not as concerned about "sneaking in" a ball python if needed. However, I'll probably still be discreet.


I was actually thinking about this too. Would one of those long lasting heat pads work for a temporary solution (the ones that are included in shipping in cooler weather)?

And no, I don't have approval for the time off yet, but I'm going to reserve the room. I just have to give 24 hour cancellation notice.

Geeeezzzzz you guys are gonna have way too much fun without me! Maybe some miracle will happen that I could attend......I'll be on the lookout for one!

It would probably take an act of congress or a miracle from on high for Mike and I to make it to Daytona this year but we'll be thinking about you all there having a blast.

We're hoping to meet some of you great people at Chicago this fall though. :)


~~Jo~~

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Originally Posted by rabernet

I was actually thinking about this too. Would one of those long lasting heat pads work for a temporary solution (the ones that are included in shipping in cooler weather)?

And no, I don't have approval for the time off yet, but I'm going to reserve the room. I just have to give 24 hour cancellation notice.

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i hope you do get to come robin. :) i'm not sure about the heat pad because i'm just not familiar with exactly what they are, but you could always just pick up some 40 hour heat packs: http://superiorenterprise.com/catalo...roducts_id=229.

Some vendors may also hold the animals for you (after you've paid!) until the last day of the show.

I have an idea for you....i use it to transport my snakes all the time. Get a plastic "tool/craft box" with a handle, (colored not clear) drill some small holes in it, add a thick layer of bedding and a small water dish, and get some of those instant heat packs or an icy hot pack to provide heat for the journey. I used this method when i took a young BP with me on vacation, and it worked great.