While at the in-laws for Christmas, my family was presented with an opportunity to adopt a nine-year-old normal BP. He's a beautiful creature and we're thrilled to be taking him in; his current owner has been forced to give him up due to a move.

I have experience with a range of reptiles, but only secondary experience (caring for them part-time in school, for owners who were going out of town, etc...) with BPs. We'll be bringing his set-up home, along with him, later tonight - I realize this isn't optimal, as we'll have to adjust his environment to our home while he's living in it, but we weren't given much choice. We've only a half-hour drive between homes, and I intend to transport him in a dark-colored pillow case on my lap to keep him safe, secure and warm for the trip.

Anyone have any tips on making the move, and the adjustment to the new house, as stress-free as possible for him?