How do I keep our Tortoise safe with no power?

[KarenC]

We are in New England and there is a possibility of 2 feet of snow in our area - with that there is a chance we may lose power and we do not have a generator - any suggestions on keeping our Tortoise warm while we are stuck waiting out the storm should the power go out? (we have a very long driveway and someone who comes to plow us out - so leaving the house is not always an option)
Thanks
Karen

 

[Millerlite]

Heat packs work well to keep them warm. I know the storms coming I day and tomorrow but you should load up on them incase if this situation. If your already trapped and can't go to the store. Warm water in water bottles wrapped in like a towel may work. Only thing is you have to keep up with the water cooling. The heat packs are nice cuz they usually last long periods of time

 

[Pokeymeg]

I'm in the same boat, Karen! I'm already sick of shoveling and the snow hasn't even fallen yet :-/

Get a big pack of hand warmers. Warm water works too if you have a way to heat it up.


Good luck, stay warm

 

[Tom]

Go south. Quickly...


Sorry. That is not helpful, but I couldn't resist.

 

[Pokeymeg]

Go south. Quickly...


Sorry. That is not helpful, but I couldn't resist.

All blizzard refugees - head for Tom's!!

 

[jaizei]

How cold will it be in the house? I assume that if there are people there, inside, it won't get that cold; will there be some sort of heat?

 

[Douglas Yardley]

I found that chemical warmer packs worked OK. If there is really no other way, wrap the tortoise in an old towel and take it to bed with you. I did that once.

 

[KarenC]

Thanks we may have some hand and food warmers left from soccer - I'm hoping the heat won't drop too fast IF we lose heat - right now things are good - and I've added some foil to the top of her tank to help keep the heat in - because the house does get to be more on the cold side in general.
Thanks - I've got a plan and that's what I needed - here's hoping the power stays on - be safe everyone dealing with bad weather.
Karen

 

[Millerlite]

Let's just hope no power goes out and you guys get trough it quick

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Go south. Quickly...


Sorry. That is not helpful, but I couldn't resist.

I know what it's like to be cold it's 66 degrees and rainy

 

[Len B]

Don't forget about cars and trucks, they have heater and defrost vents that can be used to heat things up like water, towels, etc. Good Luck, maybe you wont loose electricity.

 

[Tom]

I know what it's like to be cold it's 66 degrees and rainy

You're tellin' me! It got down to 58 last night. I had to wear a sweatshirt for the first couple hours this morning. Brrrr!

 

[Tom]

All blizzard refugees - head for Tom's!!

I've got room at my ranch. Come on down. Supposed to rain tonight though...

 

[Pokeymeg]

I've got room at my ranch. Come on down. Supposed to rain tonight though...

I'll happily deal with rain.... Rain doesn't need to be shoveled!

 

[stojanovski92113]

WHOA....I'm thinking of you guys!! Stay safe & warm!!!!!