Advice for moving with turtles

promisetolove

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I will be researching more of this but I just wanted to see if anyone had any personal experience / any advice for me.

It's not for certain yet but my boyfriend has to move out of the province (I live in Canada) for work. If all goes well, after a few months I will be moving there to be with him. I'm just trying to gather all the info I can cause I will certainly be bringing my babies with me :)

We currently have 4 turtles. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on how to safely and comfortably transfer them ? I will have to drive there and it's about a 3 day drive...

Thanks in advance :)
 
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Maggie Cummings

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Keep them in dark boxes and put them in warm water when you stop for the night. If you keep them closed up in dark boxes they should just sleep while you are traveling. I have travelled a lot with turtles and tortoises. I try to make it easy on them, less stress for them.
 

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I agree with the anove. I travel with a small aquarium, lighting, heating and hook them up, then lack them again for the drive. If you are staying in a motel it should be easy.
I put mine in separate tupperware containers with moist paper towels and holes in the top. I just keep the, from getting cold. They should go to sleep.
 

johnsonnboswell

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Bathtubs. I love hotel bathtubs. When I travel with turtles or tortoises, that's where they spend the night.
 

promisetolove

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Thank you guys :) i want to transfer my turtles in the least stressful way. I appreciate all the advice !!
 
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