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Heat packs (for transport)?

Spirit

Spirit

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Can someone please guide me on heat packs? What they are, how they work, how long they stay warm for, what the temps are, etc.

The only thing I can think of are those bags you put in the microwave or some have a jelly type substance that's activated by pushing a button, but those stay warm for only 20 minutes or so.

What do you all use for shipping? And how much does one cost (roughly)? Are they reuseable?

Thanks in advance. :)
 
They are a combination of chemicals that react together when air is put in the mix.. You can buy then from www.qualityrainbowboas.com This is where i get mine and they have excellent service...You can also find him on KS classifieds
 
hmmmmmmm....either that, or she is taking an extended trip somewhere and taking Max with her....

Should I start getting the gest bedroom together Spirit?
 
Spirit,

Depending on your needs you may find some heat packs at KMart in the sport department. I use the 18 hour ones they have when I do shows in the colder months.
 
LOL Pcar! ROAD TRIP!! :laugh:

Katie: BITE YOUR TONGUE! Ship Max? Never! I'd have to ship myself with him. lol

Anyway, I know nothing about them so instead of using rice in a sock (which won't stay warm for more than an hour at the most), I thought I'd ask about the heat packs. Just something that stays warm for a few hours, and is either reusable or dirt cheap (as I would need several).

Rice in a sock COULD work, but lugging around a microwave isn't much fun. lol

Thanks justcage! Then I guess they'd all be disposable?

Dand: Walmart, here I come! LOL! (see what they have anyway).
 
This is borrowed text directly from http://superiorenterprise.com/


CHOOSING THE RIGHT HEAT PACK

1. THERE ARE 20, 30, 40, AND 60 HOURS HEAT PACKS.

2. BESIDES FROM THE DIFFERENT LENGTH OF TIME THAT EACH TYPE OF HEAT PACKS LAST, THEY ALSO HAVE DIFFERENT PEAK TIME AND TEMPERATURE AS WELL AS ACTIVATION TIME.

3. 20 HOURS HEAT PACK ACTIVATE QUICKLY (5-10 MIN.), GET HOTTER THAN THE OTHERS, AND REACH PEAK TEMPERATURE IN APPROXIMATELY 7 HOURS. IT IS GOOD FOR TROPICAL FISH BECAUSE IT TAKES MORE TO HEAT UP WATER THAN AIR. IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO USE IT ALONG WITH THE OTHER HEAT PACKS FOR REPTILE SHIPMENT ORIGINATING FROM A VERY COLD CLIMATE TO ACHEIVED A MORE EVEN TEMPERATURE THROUGHOUT THE TRIP.

4. 30 HOURS HEAT PACK ACTIVATE IN APPROX. 20-30 MINUTES. THE ACTUAL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE HEAT PACK MAY REACH 115 DEGREES AT ITS PEAK WHICH IS NOT AS HOT AS 20 HOURS BUT NOT AS MILD AS 40 HOURS. IT PEAKS BETWEEN 12 TO 14 HOURS.

5. 40 HOURS HEAT PACK ACTIVATE IN APPROX. 40-50 MINUTES. IT IS THE MOST POPULAR TYPE FOR REPTILES, AMPHIBIANS, AND INSECT SHIPPING. THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE IS APPROX. 110 DEGREES AT ITS PEAK. IT RELEASES STEADY TEMPERATURE AND PEAK OUT BETWEEN 17 TO 19 HOURS.

6. 60 HOURS HEAT PACK IS SIMILAR TO THE 40 HOURS EXCEPT IT LAST MUCH LONGER AND REACH ITS PEAK TEMPERATURE AT APPROX. 25 TO 28 HOURS. IT IS GREAT FOR EXPORT SHIPMENT OR SHIPPING VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL.

USING THE HEAT PACK

1. THE IDEA OF USING THE HEAT PACK DURING THE SHIPMENT OF LIVE ANIMALS IS NOT TO ACHIEVE THE OPTIMAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE BOX BUT TO KEEP THE TEMPERATUE FROM FALLING TOO LOW THAT IT MAY CAUSE THE ANIMALS TO BE VERY STRESS OR DIE.

2. IF TESTING IS NEEDED BEFORE PUTTING IT IN THE BOX, OPEN THE VACUUM SEALED PLASTIC BAG AND ROLL IN A LAYER OF NEWS PAPER OR PLACE IT IN A SMALL SPACE LIKE LUNCH BAG OR IN THE SHIRT OR PANTS POCKET THEN GIVE IT TIME TO HEAT UP. DO NOT SIMPLY PLACE THE HEAT PACKS ON THE TABLE AS YOU WILL MOST LIKELY NOT FEEL ANY HEAT RELEASES BECAUSE THE AIR VOLUME SURROUNDING THE HEAT PACKS ARE MUCH GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF HEAT BEING RELEASE IN THE INITIAL STAGE.

3. THERE ARE 2 SIDES TO THE HEAT PACK. THE SIDE WITH THE RED STRIPS, WHICH HAVE MANY TINY PERFORATIONS, MUST ALWAYS BE EXPOSED TO AIR. DO NOT LAY THE RED STRIPS SIDE FLAT ON ANY FLAT SUFACE OR TAPE IT DOWN IN SUCH A FASHION THAT IT MAY OBSTRUCT THE AIR FLOW INTO THE PERFORATED HOLES.

4. IN A CUBIC FOOT INSULATED BOX, THE FIRST HEAT PACK WILL RAISE APPROX. 12-16 DEGREES AND EACH ADDITIONAL HEAT PACK WILL RAISE APPROX.10 DEGREES MORE. THE TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 60 TO 75 DEGREES IS VERY SAVE FOR MOST REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS DURING SHIPMENT.

5. IF THE TEMPERATURE IN THE SHIPPING BOX IS ALLOW TO FALL BELOW 32 DEGREES (FREEZING POINT), THE HEAT PACK MAY CEASE TO WORK BECAUSE WATER, WHICH IS ONE OF THE MAIN INGREDIENTS OF THE HEAT PACK, MAY BECOME FROZEN.
 
LOL Katie! I should have specified I'm not using it for shipping, but I will still curious what is used, as that might be good enough. I don't want disposable though (if possible), and I only need it to stay warm for a few hours... Under 12... 6-8 would be fine.

So maybe a heat pack isn't what I need then?? Any ideas for short term warmth?
 
Yeah, I never thought to look in the sports sections (for injuries). That would be perfect.

Thanks so much, all!
 
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