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Hey guys, i posted a similar message on the chameleon forum just a second ago.. We're moving at the end of august to houston and im in dallas. Its about a 5 hour drive and i was just wondering the best way to move my dragons. I was thinking i'd just put them in a cardboard box with holes punched in it... they're pretty easy going and that's how i got them to my house in the first place, but i just wanted to make sure that's alright. I could get a sterelite box and put holes in it and line it with moist paper towels if you guys think thats better.

I havent moved with lizards, ive moved with my snakes and theyre easy, i just throw them in a duffel bag and go, but im worried about my lizards! I love 'em, i dont wanna hurt 'em!

Thanks for any suggestions y'all have!
Jamie
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1.1 Jacksons Chamelions (Ratchet & Clank)
1.1 Bearded Dragons (Lancelot & Guenivere)
1.1 Giant Frog Eyed Geckos (Peanut Butter & Jelly)
0.1 Borneo Short Tailed Python (Ezmerelda)
0.1 Red Tailed Boa (Buffy)
1.0 Short Tailed O'possum
1.0 Greyhound (Hank)

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A regular cardboard box with holes will do. Make sure you keep them out of direct sunlight on the long trip. If you make a stop on the way, and it's a hot day keep someone in the car with the air on. A short time in a car with the engine off and no air can be a quick death 10 minutes on a 85 degree day can have your car at 125 degrees, and higher as more time passes. Saw a segment on tv that did a study like that just the other day. People who leave children in the car for short periods risk death and brain damage. Good luck on your move..
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Thanks Matt.

I'm more worried about my chams than i am about my beardies, they're pretty tough. We have a dog that has to go in the car too, so we plan on making a few potty stops and i'll probably walk the dog while the fiancee stays in the car with the herps!

Its going to be fun fitting all this in a Camaro!!!

Oh well, i'll keep y'all posted on what happens.

Thanks again,
Jamie
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Jamie A. Stine and the Gang:

1.1 Jacksons Chamelions (Ratchet & Clank)
1.1 Bearded Dragons (Lancelot & Guenivere)
1.1 Giant Frog Eyed Geckos (Peanut Butter & Jelly)
0.1 Borneo Short Tailed Python (Ezmerelda)
0.1 Red Tailed Boa (Buffy)
1.0 Short Tailed O'possum
1.0 Greyhound (Hank)

Save a life, adopt a retired racer!