Wasn't sure where to put this. I'm moving about 2/2.5 hours away in a few months and I'm looking for tips on the best way to transport my reptiles. I've got leopard geckos, a ball python, steppe runners, an electric blue gecko and a tortoise. I want to have a plan ahead of time so it's not super stressful when the time comes. They'll be in the car with me. There will probably be only back seat space because my dog switches between the floor and seat in front. I'm also wondering if there's a safe way I can move my incubator. I'm willing to get an adapter to plug it in in my car so the temperature won't change too much.
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Based on the fact that I go to reptiles shows with my geckos in deli cups for anywhere from 8 hours to 24 hours (if I have to stay overnight), it seems to me that putting them in deli cups, putting the deli cups in a secure container so they won't move around too much and just making the trip would probably be fine. Ideally, you could make a trip beforehand and set up their enclosures but if not, just keep them in the deli cups till the enclosures are set up. I have heard once of someone who drove to FL with an incubator plugged into the car and did fine, so go for it.
Aliza
Aliza
I'm hoping to be able to bring their enclosures and get them set up before bringing them, but I'll have to see how things go. What size deli cups should I get for adult leopard geckos? I have some from buying smaller geckos, but none big enough for adults.
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I actually get the big round ones that are about 6" in diameter and 1" high. I would look at the Gladware in the store and make your own airholes.
Aliza
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