Question: Axolotl Safety Transportation

1. Should I have a carrier with enough water to just cover the Axie and put a lid on it with air holes.
   
2. How big does said box have to be? Axies are about 15-18cm long.
   
3. Shall I cover it up so it's dark? Using a towel or cloth.
   
   *By the way - The train journey will be about 3 hours(3 1/2 hours max)
   *And Temperature ranging from -6 C/21 F to about 5 C/ 41 F (Outside temp.).

Jennewt said:

A 3 hour journey is really no problem at all. The box should be slightly larger than the axolotls. The holes in the box are optional. Cold-blooded animals use VERY little oxygen, so there is no real chance that they'd run out, with just the air in the box. You could seal them up tightly, with some air, and they'd be fine for half a day.

If the box is transparent, it would be a good idea to cover it and keep them dark. Less stress for them.

The outside temps should be no problem, as long as the water doesn't freeze. Try to stay in a cool area of the train; don't put them near a heater.

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Imy said:

Thanks very much. I was wondering this because I was told by a local pet shop owner that
it can be very difficult transporting over a long period of time. 3 hours doesn't sound long but when your travelling home at night it just seems to drag on.

Thanks again really helpful.

IMY:frog::ufo::frog:

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Jennewt said:

People ship axies all the time. They can easily survive 2 days in a plastic bag with water + air, as long as their temperature stays in an appropriate range. It's wonderful that you are thinking through all the details in advance. Good luck!

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