possible power outages tomorrow

[Sauzo]

I was worried about this too. Thankfully it wasn't too bad weather so at least here in the western part of the state we still have power. I really need to get a generator because one more snake and I won't be able to pack them all around me in bed if we loose power

What i used to do if it got below 70F in the snake cages, was pack them all in their sterilite tubs and put them in the car and go to sleep in my car with the engine running and heater set on mid. Made for an uncomfortable night but at least the snakes were warm. Snakes are not going to be hurt by 70-75F temps for a few hours. Heck i believe in the mountains in Peru where BCL come from, it can get down to 50s or 60s at night and they live there fine. You might be surprised how cool of temps snakes can tolerate. It's the high temps that will kill them fast or scramble their little brains.

[baldegale]

I was worried about this too. Thankfully it wasn't too bad weather so at least here in the western part of the state we still have power. I really need to get a generator because one more snake and I won't be able to pack them all around me in bed if we loose power

typically southerners overreacted lol schools were closing last night, now theres barely even a dusting of anything. melting the instant it touches the ground


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[baldegale]

What i used to do if it got below 70F in the snake cages, was pack them all in their sterilite tubs and put them in the car and go to sleep in my car with the engine running and heater set on mid. Made for an uncomfortable night but at least the snakes were warm. Snakes are not going to be hurt by 70-75F temps for a few hours. Heck i believe in the mountains in Peru where BCL come from, it can get down to 50s or 60s at night and they live there fine. You might be surprised how cool of temps snakes can tolerate. It's the high temps that will kill them fast or scramble their little brains.

when it gets cold dont they just slow down their metabolism and use their energy more efficiently?


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[SDA]

typically southerners overreacted lol schools were closing last night, now theres barely even a dusting of anything. melting the instant it touches the ground

WHO YOU CALLING SOUTHERNER!? I am a proud Californian transplanted into the middle of another planet!

We got almost few inches actually here, it's pretty but omg sooo cold.

[Godzilla78]

I was worried about this too. Thankfully it wasn't too bad weather so at least here in the western part of the state we still have power. I really need to get a generator because one more snake and I won't be able to pack them all around me in bed if we loose power

What? Who the heck would do something that crazy as pack snakes in bed around them in a power outage?



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[baldegale]

WHO YOU CALLING SOUTHERNER!? I am a proud Californian transplanted into the middle of another planet!

We got almost few inches actually here, it's pretty but omg sooo cold.

im talking about 90% of tennessee im from cleveland ohio, i know allllllll about snow.


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[Godzilla78]

I was going to invest in a generator, but decided to wait until I can afford a better one.
This thread has me reconsidering a kerosene heater as great energy heat backup!


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[baldegale]

this is all weve gotten so far hahaha. its mainly all ice cause of how much its rained. (yes that is a makeshift cat house, we take care of the strays)


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[Sauzo]

when it gets cold dont they just slow down their metabolism and use their energy more efficiently?


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Kind of. It's like hibernation but they dont normally hibernate. So long term, its not good as it lowers their immune system but short term, it doesnt hurt assuming you dont have a cold AND wet cage. That can trigger a RI just like hot AND dry can too.

As far as energy efficiency, i dont think they can be more efficient than they already are. My snakes tend to not do much unless they smell dinner or have taken a poop or piss and are trying to get away from it lol.

[Sauzo]

I was going to invest in a generator, but decided to wait until I can afford a better one.
This thread has me reconsidering a kerosene heater as great energy heat backup!


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Look into these too if you just have to heat a room. http://www.mrheater.com/big-buddy-portable-heater.html You can even hook them up to a 20 lb LP tank like for BBQs if you expect days without power. Otherwise can just pick up the 1 lb propane bottles.