anyone lived in a RV/car with their snakes?

Scubadiver59 · 09-26-17, 01:36 PM

No advice here, but keeping the temperature regulated when the van's not running--i.e. keeping it warm when it's cold outside; and vice versa, keeping it cold when it's hot outside would be a challenge unless you're parked at an RV lot with continuous power.

snakesinavan · 09-26-17, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Scubadiver59

No advice here, but keeping the temperature regulated when the van's not running--i.e. keeping it warm when it's cold outside; and vice versa, keeping it cold when it's hot outside would be a challenge unless you're parked at an RV lot with continuous power.

I'm going to insulate the inside of the van, and put solar panels on the top to hook up heating pads and lamps to. fortunately corn and king snakes dont need as warm temps and arent as picky about them, but obviously it's still a concern

jjhill001 · 09-26-17, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by snakesinavan

I'm going to insulate the inside of the van, and put solar panels on the top to hook up heating pads and lamps to. fortunately corn and king snakes dont need as warm temps and arent as picky about them, but obviously it's still a concern

Idk what state you live in but a car can get obnoxiously hot even in 60-70 degree weather. I would highly recommend you find someone to care for your snakes while you go on this adventure.

SerpentineDream · 09-26-17, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jjhill001

Idk what state you live in but a car can get obnoxiously hot even in 60-70 degree weather. I would highly recommend you find someone to care for your snakes while you go on this adventure.

This. I'd be most concerned about them overheating, even in mild weather. It only takes a few minutes of excessive heat to kill a snake.