What are some ways of transporting snakes....

[Tigergenesis]

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?

[snakehunter]

i use rubbermaids

[Tim_Cranwill]

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.

[Tigergenesis]

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?

[Vengeance]

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.

[BigPlaya]

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.

[daver676]

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!

[Invictus]

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.

[Tim_Cranwill]

Yup. Use the old pop bottle full of warm water method. Cheapest way to go and the heat lasts for hours.

[Weather1]

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)