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Power out, when is it time to go out and find warmth.
2 foot of snow today in Cleveland OH. My powers out. Snake enclosures currently at 64°. When do I pack em up in their Tupperware and find a friends house?
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How many snakes? For just one you can put it in a bag and put it under your clothes.
For several put them in tubs with secure lids, put them in the bed under the covers, and get in the bed with them. The tubs ensure that if they pee they won't wet the bed, and if you have pets like dogs or cats that will also be on the bed the tubs ensure the snakes don't get stepped on.
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Ugh, been there, done that (ice storm 2009!!!) Have they given you any idea when they expect to have power restored?
I did as bcr229 described when my power first went out. Later it was clear there was no coming back soon, so all my snakes (15-!) were securely bagged (one/bag or pillowcase), then placed 2 or 3 of similar sizes (weights!) in each of my "ice chests" (aka large "coolers"), along with 1 or 2 large jars of hot water. Kept closed, they kept warm (a balmy 78-80*) for 8-9 hours, when I changed the water again. Note, I have a gas hot water heater, so while my home heat & stove (electric) was OFF, at least I had hot water. We went 4 days like that, no snakes got sick, they all managed very well, just sleeping. Chemical heat packs can also be used, but be sure to shield them from the snakes, they can get too hot all at once. Or, go to your friend's place...Good luck.
Last edited by Bogertophis; 12-01-2020 at 09:05 PM.
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Re: Power out, when is it time to go out and find warmth.
Originally Posted by Bogertophis
Ugh, been there, done that (ice storm 2009!!!) Have they given you any idea when they expect to have power restored?
I did as bcr229 described when my power first went out. Later it was clear there was no coming back soon, so all my snakes (15-!) were securely bagged (one/bag or pillowcase), then placed 2 or 3 of similar sizes (weights!) in each of my "ice chests" (aka large "coolers"), along with 1 or 2 large jars of hot water. Kept closed, they kept warm (a balmy 78-80*) for 8-9 hours, when I changed the water again. Note, I have a gas hot water heater, so while my home heat & stove (electric) was OFF, at least I had hot water. We went 4 days like that, no snakes got sick, they all managed very well, just sleeping. Chemical heat packs can also be used, but be sure to shield them from the snakes, they can get too hot all at once. Or, go to your friend's place...Good luck.
Amazingly powers back on. They sent me a text saying it'd be back on by the 3rd at 10pm. 10 seconds later it came on. I've ordered a portable generator for future issues. I was borderline panicking. 2 snakes only but suddenly I was worrying about dogs and pipes, etc.
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Re: Power out, when is it time to go out and find warmth.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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