ice storm

[Stewart_Reptiles]

There is a really easy solution that is not that costly to protect your collection in case of power outage http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232...s=buddy+heater

Now if you have a single animal simply use heat packs used for shipping.

While issues are rare in GA power outages are a possibilities and while BP can do fine without a hot spot your animals do need adequate ambient temps.

I have a generator and a buddy heater hooked to a large propane tank, never had to use either but it's a good idea to be prepared when you have a large collection.

[Craigaria]

So far we still have power. It is sleeting very hard now, probably close to an inch of sleet covering the ground. The trees are covered in ice supposed to get 3-5 inches of snow tonight. I have a small propane heater if I need it. I forgot about it in the garage...

[Archimedes]

Your trouble will come when power lines and trees start coming down under the ice. Be on your toes, and have a fire going now, so you're prepared if/when the power does flicker out.

[bcr229]

I have a small propane heater if I need it. I forgot about it in the garage...

Make sure it's the type designed to run indoors, like a Mr. Buddy heater. Also, while the smaller propane heaters typically won't heat a regular-sized room or bedroom very well, you can run it in a bathroom to help keep the water pipes from freezing.

Agree with getting the fire going now, and tuck a small flashlight into your pocket.

[MarkS]

I actually knew people who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while using a faulty propane heater out camping so make DARN sure it's rated for indoor use. You might want to fire it up now to test it out.

I'm looking out my window now at about 3 feet of snow on the ground and have to admit I was a bit amused when Atlanta shut down with 2 inches of snow on the ground (around here we call that 'October'), but an ice storm is MUCH worse. You WILL see trees going down and power lines snapping with the weight of the ice and if the people were having trouble driving in snow, wait to see what it's like when they're on glare ice. Hand warmers can get too hot for snakes, the 48 hour heat packs that you can get from places like ship your reptiles are much better suited to this task, your snakes can withstand much lower temperatures then you might think as long as they don't have a full belly.

Also lay in a supply of extra batteries.

[Firemaniv]

I used to live in the Atl area and was on shift with a car vs person call when the downtown tornado stuck. I don't live there any longer but we are getting the rain and wind of the edge of the storm.

Stay safe

[DVirginiana]

I'm getting hit with the same storm right now... Still have power, but I wouldn't be surprised if it goes out in the next day or so. I've stocked up on some 24-hour chest warmers from the hunting section, so hopefully that'll be good enough for everyone. At least the majority of my reptiles are temperate and probably wouldn't have serious side effects from a temp. drop, but I'm worried about my frogs and bp.

[Craigaria]

I actually have a buddy heater but it is at our hunting land. The one I have here runs off the small bottles and has the silver dome on top. Going to make sure it's safe first. Power is still on but it is still sleeting heavy. There is pretty heavy ice visible in the trees, and the power is out at a friends just a few miles away. Supposed to change to snow tonight. Fire is going already, nice and toasty

[KryptBaby]

I have a generator at my house... I live just south of Atlanta, There will always be power here! Bring your snakes and a pot luck dish, we will make a party out of it!

[Vypyrz]

x2 on this. The nature center I volunteer at lost power last week and thankfully the library and closet where the animals are has a wood stove/fireplace so they were able to keep the animals warm and we were able to thaw out the rodents for feeding...

I don't feed right before, or during, inclement weather where there is a good chance of a power loss. I have a back-up generator and heater to keep the room at 80F, but I don't want the animals sitting there with full stomachs and no basking spots to help with digestion.