[Elizabeth Freer]

Originally Posted by LRA919

Hopefully I won't have any need for those packs! I'll take them along just in case.

What I'm mostly concerned about now is the stress level. As of now, my gecko isn't one to be stressed easily (handles well, eats easily, doesn't even mind being - supervised! - around my cat), but I'm worried that a car trip will make him unsettled. He won't be rolling around or anything, but is this a huge concern with anyone?

Have you been able to find a picnic-style styro container and some reptile heating packs for your return trip to school? (The heating packs can be ordered online.) Get a deli cup or a medium Kritter Keeper not all that much bigger than he is to contain him. Poke holes in that so he can breathe. Scrunch up a couple paper towels to cushion him and place them in the deli cup/Kritter Keeper. Add you gecko. Then that container goes into the styro box. No need to use a heat pack unless you encounter a temperature emergency.

(Don't place the paper towels, then the gecko, directly into the styro picnic container without the deli-cup/Kritter Keeper first.)

I would also bring a spray bottle for gecko water in case of some emergency.

I think he will be just fine. How does that sound?

[LRA919]

I've got a means to contain him, and the heat packs. That's not what I'm worried about anymore.

I'm just worried because I know that car travel can be stressful for any animal, especially something so little.

[Elizabeth Freer]

Originally Posted by LRA919

I've got a means to contain him, and the heat packs. That's not what I'm worried about anymore.

I'm just worried because I know that car travel can be stressful for any animal, especially something so little.

I recommended the styro container because it will contain/localize the heat from the heat packs should you need to use them. The heat packs are only designed to heat small spaces. Something larger than just his Kritter Keeper will be good. You DON'T want to place the heat packs in the same container with the gecko.

Have a washcloth or newspapers to wrap the heat pack in to moderate the temps, if necessary.

I truly would NOT worry about the josling on the car ride. I take geckos to shows about twice a year. They travel on the bus with me. With adequate cushioning your crestie should be just fine.

[LRA919]

Whew! Thanks so much!