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4 days without a heating pad

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BlueSnake187

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So im going home this friday and i want to take my snake home with to show my family. The thing is i really don't want to take my tank home. Would it really effect him in any way if i put him in a different/smaller container with air holes and water???
 
I think you risk really stressing your snake out by shuttling him into a new, smaller container, take him on this trip, and have new people staring at him.

It would be even worse if he is sued to a nice, comfy, warm tank, and suddenly int his strange home, with the air conditioning probably up.

If you MUST take him, I would be sure to bring the tank, and everything he needs to be comfortable, including his heating pad.
 
I do a lot of shows and animals get moved around all the time with little or no noticeable difference in their behavior. Reptiles, by their very nature, are tough adaptable characters. I don't see any real problem with taking your snake in a appropriately sized rubbermaid box with air holes. Don't transport him with water because of spillage etc. If you are worried about him not being on heat make sure he isn't digesting and he should be fine. If this is a baby snake, try to keep the handling to a minimum. This will help lower the stress level of the trip. No feeding demos either. Although it is a cool thing to show off your snake, try not to make it a side show event. Yay, is would be better to leave him in his viv and not subject him to all those curious peeps but he is a pet. The sooner he learns that people are not a threat and part of his daily life the better for him and you. Let us know how it goes.
Terri
 
Also make sure the container seals COMPLETELY. I'd go with a critter keeper. Something you jury rig may allow your snake to escape. We just lost a cali king while moving houses, back in June. We were using plastic shoe boxes. You don't want that to be you.
 
That's a good point. A lost snake while in transit could end up ANYWHERE, and will likely not be recovered.
 
I love those locking plastic clear boxes. I made sure that little snakies could not lift up any part of the lid even a tiny bit. Very good for transport and keeping your hatchlings in.
 
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