Moving with salamanders. Getting sloshed around no good?

[SalamanderSlim]

I plan on moving pretty soon and I'm going to be doing it by vehicle. I haven't moved with salamanders before or newts but I have moved once with a snake. I remember it was pretty easy cuz I just put him in a pillow sheet and in a cardboard box. Apparently that's the way to do it.

So I just wanted to find out if there's anybody out there that has any tips or advice for me on how to not stress out my little buddies here. All the help is much appreciated.

Thank you,

SalamanderSlim

 

[Lertsch]

I would say treat moving like if you were shipping them. If it's safe for shipping it should be safe for moving.

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[Blackbun]

Will you have the air con on in the car? How far are you planning on traveling? Could you have a tank set up waiting at the destination? My experience in these matter is how much water gets thrown about the car so a water tight container is essential but remember that's also going to be air tight.

 

[joemomma1016]

You could put the AC on and put some moist sphagnum moss in there. No need for water I don't think if you have the moisture necessary. Ive used this method and it works well.

 

[Otterwoman]

Yes, as joemamma says, sphagnum, or some kind of plant in the water is good to cushion them against sloshing.