Driving across country with my snakes!

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Heyowdy everyone!

I am super excited to say that I get to move on the 17th! However, I am increasingly anxious about driving all my snakes from Arizona to GA. I got some advice already, but I just want some more, and maybe some reassurance :sweat_smile:

I have seven ball pythons and one hognose, all subadults or adults. As per a recommendation; I have a large drink cooler with small containers that they all fit inside. They won’t have much room to move around or be jostled. They haven’t eaten all week (much to their annoyance!) and won’t be eating again until we’re moved in.

My main worry is the heat- what should I use to keep them cool? Where can I get cold packs? The drive should be three days. They’ll be coming inside with me every night, of course. I’m just a little concerned because the car we’re driving doesn’t have wonderful AC in the backseat where they’ll be. I’d rather them be a bit chilly than too hot!

Any tips and tricks are greatly appreciated!

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Ball pythons as well as Hognoses are partial to warmer temperatures (85 - 90 degrees) so while you are on the road your snakes should be fine.

Good luck with your trip! :folded_hands::blush:

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I second what Caron has said, however if you really need cooling you can buy water storing crystals on Amazon.

Just get them soaked up in water in a freezer bag (be careful of the amount you put in- a little bit goes a long way, I’ve had as little as 1/8 tsp overflow a 16oz water bottle) and after they absorb the water and swell you can place them in the freezer and they’ll act just like the cooling packs you can buy to ship reptiles with. Make sure to insulate the DIY cooling pack from the reptiles.

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