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Jayde
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 01/08/2013 : 22:23:48
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Hello,
I've been asked last minute to do a show and tell with my snakes at work tomorrow.
I work at the other end of the county, and have a travel box and pillow cases to transport them all in, my question is more how to house them temporarily while I'm at work, as although I'm working a half day, I wont finish until 1:00PM and we will be there from 7:30AM. After this I'm hoping to be able to pop into the exotic shop I use and have their sexes checked, as I've only taken them on face value of what I've bought them as. (No major deal, but always worth confirming in case I ever did decide to breed)
Will they be Ok to be kept in their pillow cases, and left in the box, until the show and tell, and then placed back again once its finished, until 1:00PM ? We will be leaving by 6:45ish
Has anyone had a similar situation and has any tips?
The weather has gone back to being a lot warmer down here (Brighton), so obviously I want to ensure that their temporary conditions aren't going to pose any health threats to them.
Should I take a water bowl and let them have the opportunity to have a drink before placing them back into their cases?
The office sits at around 26-28 degrees, during the warmer weather, so I won't need any additional heat, although I will take a mat, just in case, and prop them up over it, should it be needed.
Want to make sure I'm prepared and not get caught out tomorrow when I'm not in a position to do anything to rectify and problem.
Thanks
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2013 : 22:29:52
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I think they'll be fine as is to be honest it's only a day at most I've had plenty of snakes in courier vans for over 12 hours in transit before that have arrived perfectly well. The only thing I would do is slip a thermometers in whatever they're being transported in and keep a close eye on temperatures, if it rises too high or drops too low you might want to intervene (place them somewhere hotter to warm up or give them 10 minutes out the travel container to cool off a little)
Just what I'd do - others might disagree. |
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Foremand
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
968 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2013 : 22:44:46
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I'd agree. Obviously the CB. but look how much WB snakes live. They no doubt go for days. With out heat etc. and survive.
The weathers warm at the mo. |
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Jayde
Yearling
United Kingdom
291 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2013 : 23:33:21
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Thanks for the quick replies at this time of the evening!
They've all travelled with me, but its never been anything more than one destination, small stop and then back again, so its only ever been transporting them appropriately that I've thought about. And the last thing I want is what's meant to be a surprise for a group of young ones, to turn into a disaster story!
Foremand - I didn't even stop to think about that; you get so used to concerning yourself with providing them their optimum conditions in captivity, it slips your mind that they must often go at times in the year without the temperatures we aim for. This always proves itself when lost snakes are found weeks/months after their escape. |
Edited by - Jayde on 01/08/2013 23:34:16 |
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Foremand
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
968 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2013 : 23:45:09
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Yeah exactly. There are a load of stories stating lost pets that escaped or got out house or got stuck within the house. And people find them after months of having no care or a sufficient heat source. And they are as healthy as they left. As kelf said. As long as you check temps or leave a thermometer in there just to keep an eye on it. If they get too got a suppose a fan on outside or run or container your transporting then in, or if they are too cold find a warm spot to position them in. Anything is possible. Use your heat mat if need be too.
I suppose your work are happy to have snakes in there lol I no many places who would close down before letting these great pets anywhere near lol
Take water bowls obviously. If they get too hot they may enjoy laying in the water to cool down or use as a thirst quencher. If they are in containers. Put a hide in there etc. I'd try and keep things as normal. If they just going in a duvet or something then they should be fine. Maybe check on them n half me half way through your shift. But that's what I would do. And it's an excuse to stop working lol |
1.0.0 Royal python- Kaa
1.0.0 German shepherd- Riley
0.3.0 Cats- Does not matter they won't come to you
1.0.0 Red Footed Tortoise- Nemo
1.0.0 Boa- Bison
0.0.1 Brocky- Bearded dragon |
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Jayde
Yearling
United Kingdom
291 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2013 : 00:07:56
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It is amazing just how hardy a creature they actually are as you always worry about upsetting them an stressing them out in captivity and ending up putting them off their food (especially in regards to royals!) or behaviour changes. Yes thermometers and a few spare will be coming with me, especially as I know how these digital ones like to suddenly die out on me! They will all be travelling in the same box, In separate pillowcases as they are all bar my 2 smallest in vivs, and so its much easier that way, so was worrying about the heat, and temperature situation as they will be more confined than usual. I'm sure I can find a cooler place should I need to.
Im sure I'll be using the "i just need to check in my snakes" line a fair few times trophy the morning, especially as its Friday!!
Yes, work are actually really positive about it, (which is lucky as the kids love to talk about them all day long) and It's all for an educational cause, and as that's our primary purpose and service as a company, its hard to say no! We've had the mobile animal tours visit us in the past, think I may have enjoyed that more than them! Haha |
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Foremand
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
968 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2013 : 00:11:28
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Yeah exactly but if we all didn't worry about the small things then we wouldn't be good owners.
Yeah it's Friday. So use it countless times lol.
That's good then. But that's another example is when people do reptile shows etc especially mobile ones there isn't too much taken with them. Most pets are out all day for long periods of time and then back into the van to either somewhere else or home.
Everything will be fine. |
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1.0.0 German shepherd- Riley
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1.0.0 Red Footed Tortoise- Nemo
1.0.0 Boa- Bison
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Travel question - need a quick answer please
