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Going on vacation, do I bring my baby with me.

Mannieboots

Mannieboots

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:bird:Hi there;

I'll be going away for a week long vacation in july to visit my in-laws and I don't have anyone around me who is willing to take care of my baby Simon, they're eaither to squeemish about snakes, can't understand that, or all out terrified. Should I bring him with me, and if I do will it stress him out to much?

I have a large tub that I store linens in, about 10Hx12Dx18L, could I use that with an old pillow case inside and a hide. I also have an extra heating pad that I can bring if I need.

Any ideas would be appreciated, I'm sure I want to bring him, I know the more contact we have the better the snake/human relation is. :bird::laugh::wavey:
 
I wouldn't. Some reasons to not take him along include...stress, increased chance of escape/injury and it's just not necessary. The only issue with leaving him home alone is the chance that he may run out of water. I would give him an extra water source, just in case one spills or is defecated in, and go have fun on your vacation. 7 days without food or human contact won't do him any harm at all. Were your in-laws OK with the idea of a snake coming along to visit?
 
I agree with everything airenlow said. If you are only going to be away for a week, it will be perfectly fine to leave your snake at home :) Good luck!
 
Haven't heard back from my sis-in-law, she used to have iguanas, so I know she wouldn't mind the snake, it was my mother in law that was my main concern. Since both of you feel it best I leave him home then I'm certainly comfortable with that.
 
I would leave him at home, taking him with you might stress him out. I recently went away for a week. I fed mine before i went and just left two full bowls off water for them so it didnt run out.
 
Sorry, I am going to voice a different opinion here.
I doubt the snake will be overly stressed, as long as the travel isn't too long, and made properly(in a pillowcase, without disturbance) he will probably be just fine.
I think people are going a tad too far with the "snake is going to be stressed". Stress is induced over a very long period of time, a singular event will most often not trigger the symptoms associated with severe stress.
These are solitary predators and are perfectly capable of living out on their own in the wild. We want them to be in tip top shape because they are our pets, but there's no need to consider them fragile.

The snake is also unlikely to run out of water within a week's time if the bowel is large enough and not placed in the warm side(which is not recommended to begin with).

As I understand it, the decision to bring the snake was already made, making all those counter opinions to me seems redundant and some of which go a tad far with the alleged frailty of these animals
 
Well, it looks like the nays have it. I haven't heard back yet from the in-law, but even if she says yes, I think I'll leave Simon home, especially now that I've noticed he's really enjoying his newly refurbished viv. Don't want to mess with a good thing.
 
Kokopelli said:
Sorry, I am going to voice a different opinion here.
I doubt the snake will be overly stressed, as long as the travel isn't too long, and made properly(in a pillowcase, without disturbance) he will probably be just fine.
I think people are going a tad too far with the "snake is going to be stressed". Stress is induced over a very long period of time, a singular event will most often not trigger the symptoms associated with severe stress.
These are solitary predators and are perfectly capable of living out on their own in the wild. We want them to be in tip top shape because they are our pets, but there's no need to consider them fragile.

The snake is also unlikely to run out of water within a week's time if the bowel is large enough and not placed in the warm side(which is not recommended to begin with).

As I understand it, the decision to bring the snake was already made, making all those counter opinions to me seems redundant and some of which go a tad far with the alleged frailty of these animals
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The OP asked if they should take the snake with them, so obviously the decision hadn't been made yet. We were not given any details on the length of the trip so assumptions were made and generic advice was given. And if you read my first post, I suggested leaving a second bowl of water in case the first was spilled or soiled...

I do agree that these little guys are hardier than we often give them credit for, but I still think it was all pretty sound advice given by myself and others :shrugs:
 
Kokopelli said:
Sorry, I am going to voice a different opinion here.
I doubt the snake will be overly stressed, as long as the travel isn't too long, and made properly(in a pillowcase, without disturbance) he will probably be just fine.
I think people are going a tad too far with the "snake is going to be stressed". Stress is induced over a very long period of time, a singular event will most often not trigger the symptoms associated with severe stress.
These are solitary predators and are perfectly capable of living out on their own in the wild. We want them to be in tip top shape because they are our pets, but there's no need to consider them fragile.

The snake is also unlikely to run out of water within a week's time if the bowel is large enough and not placed in the warm side(which is not recommended to begin with).

As I understand it, the decision to bring the snake was already made, making all those counter opinions to me seems redundant and some of which go a tad far with the alleged frailty of these animals
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I do understand where you are coming from and your point of view, snakes certainly do have a tougher life in the wild then they do in captivity with all the pampering that we give them, easy access to food and water and warmth. I just was merely requesting opinions on whether it was safe to bring since it is my responsibility now to care for him. The trip was over a 7 day period and the distance travelled would be 4.5 hours, with one pit stop. My in law has since contacted me and says should would not mind if I bring him as she has a young son who would be thrilled to see a pet snake, she hasn't told him yet. But because he is so young, 2.5 yrs old and very active I am more worried of Simon (My corn) being stressed by all the attention. So it seems he will stay home.
 
Calift said:
I had two snakes unexpectantly die on me while car traveling....I wouldn't take it along.
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Than something was seriously wrong, and it has nothing to do with the ride itself. I apologize but snakes do not drop dead due to stress from a single car travel.


Mannieboots said:
I do understand where you are coming from and your point of view, snakes certainly do have a tougher life in the wild then they do in captivity with all the pampering that we give them, easy access to food and water and warmth. I just was merely requesting opinions on whether it was safe to bring since it is my responsibility now to care for him. The trip was over a 7 day period and the distance travelled would be 4.5 hours, with one pit stop. My in law has since contacted me and says should would not mind if I bring him as she has a young son who would be thrilled to see a pet snake, she hasn't told him yet. But because he is so young, 2.5 yrs old and very active I am more worried of Simon (My corn) being stressed by all the attention. So it seems he will stay home.
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If the kid is likely to harm the snake that's a whole different matter. I am simply a bit weary with the hysteria some people seem to emit with every suggestion of the snake not being in his viv, which MUST be built in a certain way, MUST have access to water every single second et cetera.
Corns will do just fine without water even if they have no access to it for a couple of days- that's how their body is built.
There's no need to force hard conditions on them, but between that and treat them like human babies... that's absurd. Even a human baby, who is by far more helpless in terms of survivability on their own- are taken along to trips without too much problems.

I have nothing against the opinions or advice handed, I simply think that 5 replies spinning around the same "he will be stressed out" answer is an exaggeration over something which is not likely to occur.
I was forced to travel for around 8 hours with a little corn that didn't eat for 7 months. And guess what? The moment he arrived at my place he ate like a champ.
These are animals hardened by nature to survive extreme conditions- there's no need to make life difficult for them, but give them the credit they are due.
 
Mannieboots said:
:bird:Hi there;

I'll be going away for a week long vacation in july to visit my in-laws and I don't have anyone around me who is willing to take care of my baby Simon, they're eaither to squeemish about snakes, can't understand that, or all out terrified. Should I bring him with me, and if I do will it stress him out to much?

:bird::laugh::wavey:
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Mannieboots says that he doesn`t have anyone to take care off his baby Simon. If that is the reason for taking him then there is no need as the snake will be ok at home for a week without any need to be taken care off.
 
Remmy said:
Mannieboots says that he doesn`t have anyone to take care off his baby Simon. If that is the reason for taking him then there is no need as the snake will be ok at home for a week without any need to be taken care off.
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Remmy, I'm a she, no offence taken though, since there is no gender option on the profile, Mannie is short for Manuela.
 
If you want to bring him, bring him. Just put him in a deli cup with some bedding and crumpled paper towels for security. He'll be fine - no worst than shipping a snake where they get tossed around and banged around in the box.

But as others have said, he'll be just fine alone as well. I personally would just leave him at home.
 
I also have a question about traveling with a snake. I'm a newbie , and I plan on getting my corn snake in July but I leave home to go to school ( about an hour away ) in late August. becasue i go to to school, i come home for Thanksgiving,( 4 days ) Winter( 1 Month ) and Spring Break( 1 1/2 weeks). Would taking my corn snake with me on these "school breaks" cause it stress=death?
 
oops sorry Manuela
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