How to transport turtles

How to transport turtles

Sometimes there is a need to transport an overland turtle on considerable distance. In pet-shops, special carryings for reptiles meet. It is better to get such if your trip promises to be long. In other case it is possible to manage a cardboard box or a plastic container.

It is required to you

  • Cardboard or plastic box with a cover, paper for a laying, a hot-water bottle.

Instruction

1. The turtle needs to be prepared for transportation. Not you feed animal within one and a half-two days, maintaining access to water and usual temperature in a terrarium. It is necessary for release of intestines.

2. Prepare the shipping capacity of the suitable size. It is the best of all if it is a plastic container or special carrying. The cardboard box does not suit for a long trip because it razmokat and can be broken off by the turtle aspiring on freedom. The capacity cover surely has to have air vents.

3. It is necessary to lay a bottom of capacity a layer of large sawdust or papers. In cold season the hot-water bottle is necessary, overcooling is extremely dangerous to turtles.

4. Place a turtle in shipping capacity. It is desirable to fill the remained space with crumpled paper that your pet did not fight about walls. Capacity is covered, maintaining air access.

Author: «MirrorInfo» Dream Team


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