3 BPs+hot car, no air+2 hour ride...

So, in a couple weeks I'm going to pick up three new BPs to add to my collection (oh, and an incubator), but I have a problem. Its going to be a 2 hour ride, for them anyway, and I have no air in my car, and with it being summer, it is very hot and humid. Sooo yea, some tips maybe on how to keep the snakes so that no harm comes to them and they stay healthy? I'm just afriad of them frying while we drive in that hot car- and for that long!!

how hot is hot? I mean, we keep their ambient temps at 90-93ish

I think if you were cruisin along with your windows down, it may not be too bad.

Put it this way... If you can't stand it, niether can the snakes.

If you can stand the temps, you and your snakes should be fine. Just make sure to have them well ventilated..

We had 2 ball pythons in a hot car with the windows down for a 4 hour drive (ran into traffic). It wasn't that bad and they were fine. We had a thermometer in the car with us and the temps in the shady parts of the car were around 101. (Actually the mice we bought at the show died on the way home due to the heat). We gave the snakes some water when we got home and left them alone. They were fine.

Well I will DEF. have the windows down- I'll have to even for myself!! But really, on even a 85, 90 deg. day, I cant stand it. I have leather seats, which even with the seat covers doesnt help much, and also because I live in MI- so when its like 90, the humidity makes it seem like over 100. Its rough for me to handle, which is why Im worried about the snakes.

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Originally Posted by Jay_Bunny

We had 2 ball pythons in a hot car with the windows down for a 4 hour drive (ran into traffic). It wasn't that bad and they were fine. We had a thermometer in the car with us and the temps in the shady parts of the car were around 101. (Actually the mice we bought at the show died on the way home due to the heat). We gave the snakes some water when we got home and left them alone. They were fine.

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That does make me feel a lot better (though I feel bad for the mice). Sometimes I guess I forget that their from Africa:rolleyes:

be careful, temps over 95% can spell the demise of your snakes.

you could bring a small cooler and even some cool packs if nec....of course you wouldn't want to chool packs touching the snakes....so you'd have to figure something out.

well, if you are worried about the snakes then dont risk it

rent-a-car, lol

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Originally Posted by redpython

you could bring a small cooler and even some cool packs if nec....

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i was thinking the same thing...

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Originally Posted by mischevious21

That does make me feel a lot better (though I feel bad for the mice). Sometimes I guess I forget that their from Africa:rolleyes:

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Hon, I don't think it's going to be that hot. We do have some cooler weather coming our way. :gj: Just use your best judgement. ( I have leather seats too with no AC! :P)

If you're worried about it, put them in a Styrofoam cooler with a cold pack wrapped in a towel. It should insulate them from the heat. I always transport my snakes in a styro cooler whether it's summer or winter. It keeps the temperature extremes to a minimum.

Mark

I would also go for the cool pack, and make sure whoever you get them from doesn't feed them before you come to get them.

You could also arrange to meet the breeder in the evening so the drive back is after dark.

When we haul chickens to shows we make a [swamp cooler]. Just take a big foam cooler and cut two holes in the lid one on both ends.We use those little 12 volt clamp on fan about $14 at a parts store. Then fill the cooler 3/4 full of ice and the fan taped over one hole turn it on high and the cool air comes out the other. This makes a big differents. Hope this helps.

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You could also arrange to meet the breeder in the evening so the drive back is after dark.

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Or wait for a rainy day, on a rainy day anywhere the northern half of the US, its like 73-75, even in the summer, so it wont be that bad if you can figure either of those things out. Just watch the 10 day forcast on weather.com, wait for a cool rainy day, Or just do the night thing.

If you don't have a cool pack; get a sponge, soak it in water, put it in a zip lock bag and toss it in the freezer. Works well in a pinch. :gj:

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Originally Posted by Sonya610

You could also arrange to meet the breeder in the evening so the drive back is after dark.

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Thats a good idea- all of these are. Thats why I came to you guys- between well.. All of you, you think of everyhting possible!! Yea, I think I'm going to get the cooler and coolpacks, if she cant do it in the evening. And if I still dont feel right, I was just telling a friend of mine about my worries and she said if I want I can borrow her car, so I think I now have all bases coverd. Thank you all very much for your advice :D

you could also get one of those mini fans that plug into the cigarette lighter to help circulate air for yourself and the snakes. when I moved to pa, I only had my corn snake. I kept him in his tank, put it into the back seat of my truck, had the windows open and drove. It was a very hot day when we moved, but he made it okay. I think as suggested, if your comfortable, the snakes should be as well.

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Originally Posted by Ladydragon

you could also get one of those mini fans that plug into the cigarette lighter to help circulate air for yourself and the snakes. when I moved to pa, I only had my corn snake. I kept him in his tank, put it into the back seat of my truck, had the windows open and drove. It was a very hot day when we moved, but he made it okay. I think as suggested, if your comfortable, the snakes should be as well.

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I am getting one of those- I need one! lol Right after I buy the new fuse for it- I went camping and ad my GPA plugged in, and my dog pucked on it or fell on it or something (I have a bonneville, and the charge-thing is on the back of my center counsil), so I just need to fork up the $3for a new fuse. lol.

If you can go this week, the high temp is only in the 60's for the next 2 days and the 70's for the next 2 days after that. Even if you work every day a 4 hour round trip after work isnt much. Don't laugh at our weather you Southerners and Westerners.

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Originally Posted by mischevious21

I am getting one of those- I need one! lol Right after I buy the new fuse for it- I went camping and ad my GPA plugged in, and my dog pucked on it or fell on it or something (I have a bonneville, and the charge-thing is on the back of my center counsil), so I just need to fork up the $3for a new fuse. lol.

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heh.. isn't it amazing how the smallest thing (ie. the fuse)can keep us from getting the bigger thing (the fan) we need. I've been in that situation plenty. now hurry and get that fuse, the weather is warm enough lol.