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Old 11-26-03, 11:32 AM   #1
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What are some ways of transporting snakes....

to say the vet, etc.

I was thinking of putting in a pillow case and then for protection sitting that in a cooler (like the hard Coleman or Igloo drink coolers). However, there aren't any holes for ventilation so I'm concerned this might not work.

Any ideas?
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Old 11-26-03, 11:36 AM   #2
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Old 11-26-03, 11:45 AM   #3
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Unless you are keeping the snake in the cooler for a day or more, you shouldn't need ventilation holes.... A few hours will be fine.
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Old 11-26-03, 11:59 AM   #4
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Thanks Tim. I like the cooler idea because of the handle to make it easier to carry. Would I need to worry about adding heat or would just sitting on the floor of my car be okay?
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Also saw someone make mention to getting an heating pad from like shoppers drug mart that can hook up to a cigarette lighter and have that turned on during the ride.
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Old 11-26-03, 12:57 PM   #6
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Use those heat pads that you put in your shoes or gloves. They work well and thats what they use when they are shipping reptiles.
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My vet recommended just a plain old pop bottle filled with hot water, then wrapped in a towel. Just make sure you secure it properly so it doesn't have a chance of rolling around. Also, probably not the best idea for really long trips, unless you can refill the water bottle every couple hours. Definatly cheap though!
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Just use a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel. Those things stay warm for quite a while, and are big, so there's little chance of them rolling around inside the cooler.
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Old 11-26-03, 03:10 PM   #9
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Yup. Use the old pop bottle full of warm water method. Cheapest way to go and the heat lasts for hours.
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Old 11-26-03, 05:34 PM   #10
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If you are driving you should not need to add extra heat. The heat from your vents will be wam enough this time of year.

When I am traveling to Winnipoeg in January I will have a few heat pads for emergencies. I hope I do not need to use them. (Knock on Wood)
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