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Emergency: What if the power goes out?

I am not to far from you (providence) and my power went out this morning as I was leaving for work. I figure the heat from the apartment (oil) will keep the corns and other colubrids at decent temps without the lamps and under tank heaters. I don't think it will affect the retics or balls either (they like high 80s low 90s) as it would take a few days of 65-70 temps for them to start developing mild resp. infections. If you are in a pinch put a container of warm water in the tanks with them and if they need more heat they will go to it.
 
kathylove said:
Another emergency measure, if you don't have hand warmers, but still have some hot water left:

Just fill up some containers (old water or soda bottles, maybe?) with hot water and put them in an insulated container, such as a cooler. Then put your bags or deli cups of snakes in the cooler. Monitor it to make sure it doesn't get TOO hot! It should stay warm in the cooler for quite some time.
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I have used the hot water bottle trick for my yellow rat when we lost power..it seemed to work fine..I have also used it for my Dumpy's..and they loved it....but I use my Nalagene bottles..we hav tons around the house...they work great!:eek:
 
Looks like I'm stocking up on hand warmers on my next trip to walmart! You guys are awesome!!! Thanks yet again!
 
hiddenhollowherp said:
If ever you don't have handwarmers on hand (or snake), put on a jacket/sweater with pockets. Put your snakes in the pockets. Duct tape them shut. If the jacket/sweater isn't too thickly insulated, your body heat should get right to them. Your first concern is going to be any hatchlings. Your second concern is going to be your BP, who doesn't know how to count below 70. Take off any neck jewlery and replace it with your ball. With those other snakes in your pockets, make sure you do not smush them.

I had to transport my snakes in this exact way when a tornado came. Once the siren started up, everyone was headed for the hills!.... Or more accurately, my neighbor's basement. It was Spring, so a little chilly, but everyone was A O K!
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Bad advice.. great way to get duct tape on your snake...
 
..You're not supposed to ducttape the snakes.. Just the pockets.
In an emergency, I'd rather worry about something I can fix with vegetable oil than something I need to bury in a shoebox.
 
And if the snake pokes its head out of the pocket and gets caught in the duct tape? I still think this is a pretty stupid idea. They do make jackets with zipper pockets. But if you are unprepared and the power goes out, it will be a bigger emergency than it has to be. Actually, I would advise someone who lives where it gets cold and has snakes to keep a box of heat packs (the same ones that you use to ship) and a styrofoam cooler or several just in case. Most of the people who breed snakes for a living or would sustain substantial losses have emergency generators as well.
 
ghosthousecorns said:
... Actually, I would advise someone who lives where it gets cold and has snakes to keep a box of heat packs (the same ones that you use to ship) and a styrofoam cooler or several just in case. Most of the people who breed snakes for a living or would sustain substantial losses have emergency generators as well.
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That is exactly what I do! I'm one of those people that worries about all the possible outcomes. I think it's the engineer in me. My husband made fun of me when we first got married because, at the time we lived in Miami, I insisted that we purchase plywood and cut it to fit all the windows. I installed lag bolts with wing nuts around the windows for quick easy installation of the plywood shutters. I also stock piled batteries, water, canned food, tarps and other emergency supplies. He teased me whenever he could about my "ridiculous" preparations for something that probably would never happen. Hah! Three months after giving birth to my son, hurricane Andrew hit. Yah, the house was totaled but man did we have supplies! We ended up dividing them up amongst the neighbors who chose to stay. With a newborn we couldn't live in those conditions safely so we went north and rented a place in Hollywood Beach. Before as well as after, we could have made a mint on the plywood and tarps alone if we were less than scrupulous. Always be prepared! Especially if some one or something is depending on you for their survival. I believe this is a huge part of owning an animal.
Terri
 
Hi there!

Why don't you try to use an Emergency Blanket?. This Emergency Blanket that I'm talking about is a thin, lightweight blanket that reflects body heat back on to you so you can stay warm when it's cold. Absolute necessities of any survival kit. They don't take much space and weigh in at only 1 1/2 ounces. Aside from being a space blanket, you can also use them as a tent floor, a field expedient shelter, or for covering other gear items. Make sure you have one for everybody in your party.

Emergency Blanket
 
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