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How to transport an Ill Cornsnake?

4.7K views 8 replies 9 participants last post by  Demonique  
#1 ·
How would i go about doing this?

As i'm assuming it's not the same as transporting a not ill corn snake.

Thanks.
 
#3 ·
either in a sealed tub with holes in it with some new's paper down or a pillow case, there isnt really any different way to carry a snake that i know of really.

although i do suppose it depends on whats wrong with it though, like if it had managed to cut its self or something i would put it into something that wouldn't irritate it or rub up against it causing the possibility of infection ect
 
#4 ·
Do you mean transporting as in courier? Or transporting as in taking it to the vet?

If you're taking it to the vet, on paper towels in a RUB is the way we usually do it.
 
#6 ·
Today I had an emergency call to the vets with my 5 ft boa...no hot water bottle at hand....

i put her inside a pillow case, tumble dryed a towel for a few minutes untill it was slightly warm...placed that in the bottom, placed her on top closed the rub....

for the journey to the car etc, i wrapped the box in another towel just for as much insulation as poss...

All in all worked a treat.

definately investing in a hot water bottle though!!
 
#9 ·
I've brought non-ill snakes up to Dublin on the train, luckily the commuter trains have two plugs for every two seats so my boa had a heat-mat under her.

I've brought ill reptiles to the vet on local public transport whilst I was in Dublin, they were in plastic boxes with a microwave hot water bottle