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!

[Old_Geezer]

Spray it with starch and use it as a walking stick. Before you know where you are you'll be at your destination.

[boxtops]

Tuck it into your trouser leg? Oh No!, that's ferret........ Sorry :-)

[Iluvspikey]

http://www.theroyalpython.co.uk/

[sara3]

http://www.theroyalpython.co.uk/royal_python_care_sheet.htm

"Royal Pythons can be transported home over short distances in either a RUB (Really useful box/plastic tub with lid) or a cotton bag tied at the top. Most reptile stockists would provide these, but a private seller may not."

[Maydup]

You won't believe it, but in my youth I transported a snake. We knew each other quite well and I was able to wrapped it around my waist and under my jumper. We walked to the removal van and I slid into the front seat really gently. We sat calm and warm all the way and once there went straight into the viv.

Now I realise thats a tall order for a taxi driver to acrry you like that, but you might find a willing one!

[Maydup]

^^ carry you

[sara3]

lol, doubtful ;o)

[AlwaysConfused]

thankyou everybody. Off to view snake now!

[Nibble]

^ worrying about this..... :) Only joking hope you & sid will be happy.... Then again how can you tell if a snake's miserable?

[Clanad]

I've heard they're difficult as all get out to housebreak... they tend not come back when you let them out to do their "business"... even when you call them. But, on the other hand, maybe you'll be lucky...

[sara3]

who would "let a snake out" to do its business?

[rsvp]

>>>>>I know little about snakes

[rsvp]

my post should read> --- so why are you getting one??????

[rsvp]

there is obviously a problem with my answers -what I can't understand is....you admit to knowing nothing about snakes ....... so why are you getting one?????

[tamborine]

They grow to 30ft long & get vicious. Best dump it in a stew before it swallows you.

[vodkancoke]

I don't know why I keep clicking on this thread, it's making me feel sick! (No offence AC, they just make me feel queasy!)

I don't know anything about snakes but could you put it in a dark sports bag or a holdall? The taxi driver wouldn't know what you had in there!

[AlwaysConfused]

rsvp - many people know next to nothing about cats or dogs when they buy one on a whim, noone seems to frown upon that. In fact, a lot of people pay out to learn how to train their dog. I say I do not know anything as I have never owned a snake, but I have researched as much as I can, and know peopple who have kept snakes and willing to guide me. Snakey is home with me now, she is beautiful :D

[Nibble]

Neighbour recently purchased a Python, now it's called Monty..... I jest not, but then again, we could ALL see that coming.

[excelsior-1]

hello, AlwaysConfused

you have obviously done your homework with regard to owning a snake, and intend to look after it with great care

i have a limited knowledge of herpetology from 40 years ago, when i was in the natural history society at school, and i do recall that the royal python is a handsome animal

i wish you many years of satisfaction with your new friend