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Old 02-11-2013, 03:16 PM   #1
Drewweinberg
Question How many heat packs should i use

I'm shipping a ball python soon and was wondering how many 40 hour heat packs i should use. The day I'm shipping the high/low temps will be 63/47 on my end. The day it arrives at its destination the high/low temps will be 60/44. It's only being shipped about 200 miles. The box size is 15x11x7 with 3/4 insulation.
 
Old 02-13-2013, 11:30 AM   #2
FireStorm
I would think 1. I tend to worry about overheating with multiple heat packs.
 
Old 02-25-2013, 01:33 AM   #3
bones93
I would agree with one. The package will only be in the elements for a very short period. Those day time temps arent to bad as well. Depending on the size of the snake maybe a 12 x 9 x 6 box would work better? Thats what size I usually use for most adults unless its a really larger female.
 
Old 02-28-2013, 04:56 PM   #4
robyn@Pro Exotics
Overheating is def more problematic than being too cold.

Unless you are using a very large box, like to 30x16x10, just use a single heat pack, 40 hour or higher. Multiple heat packs can indeed cause death.

If I have concerns about the low temps, I will double up on insulation, rather than use multiple heat packs.
 

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