Hurricanes, and how to keep my snakes warm

[alessia55]

We're expecting a hurricane this weekend... My house does have a generator, but there is still a chance that both the power lines and the generator will blow out. I'm sure the heat mats will remain warm for some time... but suppose they eventually run out; then what? Any ideas as to how I could warm them? How long would you say they'd be OK without the heat? Being in south FL, without the A/C, the house would be relatively warm. Just want to brainstorm how I can make sure I tend to my snakes in case of a hurricane emergency.

[Jlassiter]

I would be more worried about them getting too hot without Air Conditioning........
I live in an area like you....hot and humid.....

I take it you have BPs?
They can go months without supplemental heat.......

I would not feed them any time soon so they will have a clear stomach.....

[jaleely]

Hurricane! BLAH!
You can get those hand warmer packs that activate and last for up to 8 hours, and place that into a pillow case in the enclosure, or under where you have the heat mat...i think i remember you have the glass front cages, and i don't know how those are heated.
These CAN get too hot, so be careful. But they are easily renewable in case of an emergency, though not for too long term i'd think. as long as the room temp is above 70 they should be good for a couple of days.

Hurricanes are scary..though i have lived through many earthquakes, and lived near mt st helens (active volcano) where there were tons of earthquakes per month from the mountain...they're all scary *lol*

[infernalis]

Originally Posted by jaleely

lived near mt st helens (active volcano) where there were tons of earthquakes per month from the mountain...they're all scary *lol*

Showing my age here, but I remember the 1980 eruption, I watched it on TV.

[Tekpc007]

you can order 40 and 72 hour heatpacks , just add newspaper or some thing between them and the cage to make sure the temp doesn't get too hot. cooling could be a bigger issue , might have some ice handy in cooler and make ice packs also .

[Gungirl]

I would have some heat packs and Ice packs ready.. if it gets to hot or to cold you can help regulate it that way.

[shaunyboy]

if you drape blankets over your tanks,it keeps the heat in longer if the powers out

all mines have night time temps of high 60's to low 70's with no issues

i think your snakes will be ok Melissa

cheers shaun

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by Gungirl

I would have some heat packs and Ice packs ready.. if it gets to hot or to cold you can help regulate it that way.

^^^^^
i'd worry more about too much heat,than it being too cold

too much heat kills snakes a lot quicker than the cold does

cheers shaun

[infernalis]

Originally Posted by shaunyboy

^^^^^
i'd worry more about too much heat,than it being too cold

too much heat kills snakes a lot quicker than the cold does

cheers shaun

Absolutely.. and it's an ugly way to die..

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by infernalis

Absolutely.. and it's an ugly way to die..

i know mate,they thrash around showing neuro issues as the brain heats up

a horrible way to go indeed

cheers shaun

[alessia55]

Well, it's too late to go out and buy heat packs or cold packs... The hurricane is here, right now, and no one is going anywhere outside. All the stores are closed too, obviously. It'll be all of today and all of tomorrow as it moves past us. So I have to make-do with what I have. So far we still have power in my neighborhood.

Originally Posted by shaunyboy

if you drape blankets over your tanks,it keeps the heat in longer if the powers out

all mines have night time temps of high 60's to low 70's with no issues

i think your snakes will be ok Melissa

cheers shaun

My name is Alessia
But your idea of using a blanket to drape over the tank is good. I've gone down and done that now. Thanks!

[woahamie]

Lucky you. Where I live, my power is going on and off. Trying my best to keep everyone at decent temps.

Darn you Isaac! D:

[BarelyBreathing]

In a bind you can always put bottles of water in the fridge (cold packs). If the power goes out your refrigerator will remain cold if it's kept closed.

For hot packs, bottle some water and keep it at room temperature. Dump a bottle into a pot, heat it up, and then re-bottle it.

There's also body heat.

[nickipod98]

It sucks I keep seeing the power lines giving of sparks and there was a tornado warning but it's pretty calm now

[jaleely]

I hope you and the critters are doing okay!!! I heard it's getting harsh down there!! Be safe!