Other Turtle Discussion :: Moving from Arizona to Maine

[MeganDorcy]

I'm moving in a about two weeks, does anyone know the best way to transport a RES without stressing her out to much. She really tame but likes to run around alot and to plow over anything or anyone in her path. I already have a smaller plastic tank and padding, and plan to get a thermometer.

[steve]

How long is the trip? Will you be driving? Usually a dry box, lined with towels is fine and you need to rehydrate her every few hours to let her eat and drink.

[MeganDorcy]

The trip is about 5 to 6 days, I already plan to stay in hotels at night and stop to hydrate her every few hours.

[steve]

That should be fine. They are usually more comfortable when in complete darkness. Are you traveling with another driver?

[MeganDorcy]

My mother is driving, I cant drive. Ill be in the back seat with the turtle and other pets.

[steve]

Ah, OK. My turtles hated to be transported in a box during the day. I often had to pet them or hold them for parts of the trip (to the vet).