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miss_mystra
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/09/2010 : 10:29:11
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Hi guys...
Just looking at buying a hatchling, my mum knows a breeder,however i have moved quite a way from there now. (She's in Stoke, I'm in London)
Will a lil snakie be ok in the car for 4 hours? and how shall i (for want of a better word!) 'pack' him? Will he be ok without a heat mat for that long?
At the same time i don't want to put unnecessary stress on the lil guy so if its a bad idea please say so and i will try and find a more local snake! |
0.0.2 Corn Snakes - Betty (Anery) and Sanchez (Carolina)
1.0.0 - Royal Python - Chancho
Location: SE London |
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FiestaSTLou
Yearling
United Kingdom
556 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2010 : 11:04:28
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| the hatchling should be fine, just make sure that the hatchlings homes all set up so u can put it straight in there when u get back and leave it for atleast a week to settle in before u try handle it :) when i transport mine i usually have them in tubs and strap the tubs in or hold them firmly on my lap :) |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2010 : 11:31:41
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You should be fine. Don't forget that some snakes manage to escape and go for days, even weeks, before they are found so a couple of hours won't hurt.
Let us know when you get your hatchie home and photos as soon as the week settling period has gone!!  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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miss_mystra
Hatchling
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2010 : 11:51:13
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thanks guys!
I can't wait... i've picked a name already... altho that could always change depending on the snake when i meet him..or her! |
0.0.2 Corn Snakes - Betty (Anery) and Sanchez (Carolina)
1.0.0 - Royal Python - Chancho
Location: SE London |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2010 : 11:52:37
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Glad you feel reassured now.
Love your signature piccy!!!!!  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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FiestaSTLou
Yearling
United Kingdom
556 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2010 : 12:11:00
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| just make sure the tubs secure, my fella had to stop twice on the way back from getting syd probed cos she had pushed the top off the tub and tried to escape haha |
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miss_mystra
Hatchling
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2010 : 12:46:11
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quote:
Originally posted by herriotfan
Glad you feel reassured now.
Love your signature piccy!!!!!
aww thanks! :) |
0.0.2 Corn Snakes - Betty (Anery) and Sanchez (Carolina)
1.0.0 - Royal Python - Chancho
Location: SE London |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 06/09/2010 : 19:09:40
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Putting the snake into a tied up pillow case or similar, then inside a rub is the way i'd transport them.
Provided it hasn't eaten for a few days before hand as well it should be ok.
I had a king delivered from Glasgow to Bournemouth a few months back, the driver took nearly 9 hours in total. She arrived safe and sound. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2010 : 01:31:20
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| If you are concerned about the heating, you could always use the pocket warmers around the rub they last for hours. You dont need expensive ones you can pick them up in poundland easy enough. |
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miss_mystra
Hatchling
United Kingdom
127 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2010 : 10:15:59
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quote:
Originally posted by gmac
If you are concerned about the heating, you could always use the pocket warmers around the rub they last for hours. You dont need expensive ones you can pick them up in poundland easy enough.
oooh good idea ;)
lol i feel like i transport some random things... couple months ago i moved the fish down in a cool box wedged behind the driver's seat... and once we found a tiny tiny baby snail living in the bathroom rug at my bf's house... so i took it back to mine and he sat on the dashboard by the speedo!! We called him Dude and he lived with me for a year lol then we set him free in the woods...random story of the day! |
0.0.2 Corn Snakes - Betty (Anery) and Sanchez (Carolina)
1.0.0 - Royal Python - Chancho
Location: SE London |
Edited by - miss_mystra on 07/09/2010 10:16:20 |
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