Hello,
I am about to move around five states away, and I need help with ideas on how to safely transport my three bearded dragons. Shipping them to my new residence is completely out of the question because of the price. Any help at all would be appreciated, I will have a full day's drive ahead of me.
Thanks.
-Sarah
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Moving...help please
Sarah Miller
Jul 21, 2004 05:21 AM
Replies (7)
beardiedragon
Jul 21, 2004 09:32 AM
on if you are moving accross states like Texas that can take over a day to drive through.
I would say get some pet carriers (about $15 ea)for them and let them rotate at riding shotgun. Mine love to look out the window when I drive, They sit up on the dash sometimes holding the steering wheel. If they will take food from your hand thenm you can give them collard or dandilion... as snacks along the way. otherwise just put some greens in their carrier. Stop and have a family picinic. Just make sure you keep them hydrated and I don't think you will have a problem.
some lizards like cars more than others
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Bennett
Home of the Florida Orange
www.beardiedragon.com
PHEve
Jul 21, 2004 09:58 AM
I always love this pic, What an awesome fellow he is, Big boy !
I would LIZARD NAP him in a second, IF I did that sort of thing, LMAO
GREAT SHOT 
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Eve
beardiedragon
Jul 21, 2004 10:07 AM
to bad you dont live nearby he could drive over and see you
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Bennett
Home of the Florida Orange
www.beardiedragon.com
PHEve
Jul 21, 2004 12:05 PM
He would not be allowed to leave, I would shower him with kindness.
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Eve
Sarah Miller
Jul 21, 2004 10:09 PM
Thanks!
dragon522
Jul 21, 2004 05:52 PM
In all honesty, the cost to ship it should not be a problem. For it's only a fraction of the cost that you would need to take them to a veterinarian if they were sick. However, a day in the car shouldn't hurt. Make sure the car does not get too hot nor too cold. Keep them in a box, enough room to move, and be sure they are hydrated. The best person to ask is any mailorder house, for they can give you exact precautions to prevent any accidents. Good Luck
xboxplayer
Jul 21, 2004 10:40 PM
i have never travled that far of a distance but i do move from home to college all the time and when i take myne in the car they just lay down in their cages and dont seam to have a care in the world and just like the other person said there is alwayse one on my lap. i prsonaly keep the windows up so the wind dosnt hit them and i keep the car at a good temp for them.
