I would never take a snake on a car ride for the fun on it as I think it would cause added stress to a bp. If I had to for vet visits or some other reason, I would use pillow cases! OP, How does your wife feel about your snake going all over the car seat? Mine would freak! "Do you know that our baby touchs that?" is what she would be screaming! She hates my snakes! She has never even touched one!