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How to move with Reptiles?

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In the next month or so I plan to be moving to South Florida. It is a two day trip with one night at a motel/hotel. The truck and car that are going on the trip are not large enough to accommodate for all 9 reptiles. I currently have 2 Boas, 3 Ball Pythons, 3 African fat tail geckos, and a crested gecko. So my question is, what is the best way to pack these guys up for moving? I want them to be comfortable enough where the stress won't kill them but I also want them to be safe.

Also, a random question, why do snakes hiss? I googled it but didn't have much to go on as there is a book out there called this so it was a bunch of sale hits. I'm just curious because I got two 5ft red tail boas yesterday and the female makes noises sometimes that sound like hisses to me. It isn't very loud, and it doesn't sound threatening to me. She seems perfectly calm with being handled. But still, it peaked my interests so I figured I'd ask. Thanks everyone. ^^
 
I am about to do a similar move, 1200 miles over two days from RI to IL. For the three snakes I am putting each into a bag/pillow case, then each into some sort of either tote or stryo cooler, I havent decided yet. I have the totes that would work great, however the coolers will maintain the temps better.

I am going to have a probe in each container that will tell me the temps, I will be able to adjust heat/AC as needed. The hotel should be fairly simple, just need to set the temp and let it go. I am not going to worry about any extra heat, they should all be ok for a couple of days.

Hope that helps a bit.
 
Snakes make the hissing sound to warn it’s predators and its enemies that they are there and they may strike them or spat venom or attack them. The sound actually occurs as a volume of air is forced out of a small constricted airway of their throat and they don’t have nostrils.

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Snakes hiss to give a warning sign to any animal or person to make them aware that they are there and not to step on them. The hissing sound also signifies a warning to you to stay out of their territory. If you hear such sound then possibly run away from the place as it may strike you.

Source: http://answerify.india-server.com/q/why-do-snakes-hiss-3776
 
Wouldn't putting them in coolers mess up their day/night rotation schedule? Wouldn't I want to maybe put them in something clear during the day so the warmth can reach them and the light and then maybe something dark for at night?

I don't have probes sadly but my larger tank (55g) has thermometers and hygrometers. Would it be a good idea to package them up and then put everyone together securely in the tank? That way I can keep an eye on the heat and maybe switch them from one side to the other since I can cover one window of the truck to make a cool side. Just an idea.
 
I wouldnt worry about messing up their schedules. Most snakes prefer the dark anyway. You also dont want them to get too warm. I have heard about snakes over heating while being moved and dieing on the trip. I would not but them into and aquarium for the move, however that is your call on that one. I would seperate everyone and keep it dark. I would imagin it will keep them calmer that way as well.

By probe I meant a digital thermometer. The ones I use have a 6' cord on them to read outside temps. Hope that helps some.
 
Ah okay yeah that makes sense. The snakes are always hiding in the dark during the day anyway. Haha. Okay then, sounds good. That might be what I'll do. Thanks.
 
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