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Transporting in high heat

EthrinOfCygnus

EthrinOfCygnus

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Hey guys, I've got a question, maybe someone here can give me a little extra insight. I was given a garter snake a little while ago, but with my other scale buddies and little space I've decided to give it to a local herp shop where I know she'll be cared for and sold (hopefully) to someone who will have the time and space to give her the attention/comfort she needs. However, I have to move her today, and it's 114 degrees outside. I've been warned garters are a lot more sensitive to heat and it could kill her if it is too hot. How should I go about packing her up for trip to the shop? It's not very far, maybe a 3-5 min drive. Would tupperware packed around with bags of frozen veggies be too much or not enough? I'm just worried and want to make sure I get her there safe and sound.
 
Can you do a trial run before you leave? Put a tupperware, in whatever you're going to carry it in (bag, etc), with a thermometer in the tub and set it outside? That would give you a better idea of what you'll need to do.

I would be worried that surrounding the whole thing with frozen veggies would be too much, but at that hot, I might be wrong. Maybe start with putting an ice pack on top of or next to the tub to see how it does, or wrap the ice pack in a towel and stick it under the tub. Try a couple different things til you find one that works.

At least, that's my idea! Good luck!
 
Greeling said:
If it's that short of a drive, I'd just make sure the AC is running nicely before you bring the snake to the car.
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I was thinking maybe her car doesn't have AC, since she didn't mention the possibility. But then, I'm actually insane enough to keep and use a car with non-functioning AC in a climate that hits the triple digits regularly. Heh. :p

If the car has air conditioning... Do what Greeling said. It makes a lot more sense than the alternatives! :)
 
Thanks guys =} I ended up putting her in a small plastic holder with holes in it,inside a bigger tupperware (we have no cooler unfortunately) with a bag of frozen veggies above and below her. I turned on the AC in the car too just to be safe. I do have AC I just didn't think to mention it, I never use it. Crazy for our weather I know, but I'm frugal and I'd rather spend my money on books or food than on gas. Funny though, first time I've used the AC in two years and it's for the comfort of a snake lol. The animals always come first eh? She made it safe and sound to the shop, so thank you guys for your advice!
 
I live in Florida, which isn't quite as hot as LV, and I rarely use AC. It's good to run it once a month, though, if you think about it, for a little while. Keeps it working for when you really need it.
 
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