Transporting A Snake

[AlwaysConfused]

I am planning on getting a royal python, I am going to check the snake and its viv out tonight. What is the best way to transport a snake? I have read that putting it in a pillowcase is the least stressful for them. In a car, it would take less than five minutes, but I do not drive and I am not convinced that a taxi driver would be happy to have a snake as a passenger.

I know little about snakes. A neighbour used to keep many and is very knowledgeable, and has given me much advice on feeding, handling etc. BUT on the day I plan to go off and get a snake, they are on holiday!

[Maydup]

Well done ac, how did you get it home in the end?

[rsvp]

Is it a captive bred royal python Always Confused?

[grasscarp]

This has to take the award for bizarre question of the day!

[wildwood]

Put it in the pillow case tied with a strong cord. Put the bag in a small suitcase just before the taxi gets there, none the wiser and safe.

Pythons are great pets. They clear your house of rodents, and when they get bigger it is an easy way to get rid of any annoying teenagers.

[AlwaysConfused]

We kept the snake in it's viv in the end, the seller gave us a lift back. Mother-in-law is horrfied at our new purchase and vows never to step foot in our place again. Result!

I handled the python a few times yesterday. It seems to keep a beady eye on my jack russell!

[lankeela]

Believe me responsible dog owners do frown upon people who buy pets without knowing anything about them! And I would seriously watch the snake with your Jack Russell, it could easily eat it.

[lankeela]

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[ChuckFickens]

^ that's a 3 metre pythom, royal pythons rarely grow much over 1 metre, a jack russell would be far too big for it to eat.