Travelling with....Tarantulas🚙

    How does one travel with their hairy             babies on the road in South Africa ?

Here are some tips you can follow.

1. Never Keep Your Spiders In a Hot or Cold Vehicle For More Than 10 Minutes . Vehicles get way too hot or to cold quickly. Heat Is Deadly To Tarantulas.

a) If you are travelling in summer , park in a shaded area , but do not leave them too long in the vehicle when the air condition is not running.

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2. Keep Them Away From Direct Sunlight. Cover them with something to prevent direct sunlight shining on them , even if they are in a box. Remember that as you travel , sunlight changes direction and will come through various windows of your car throughout your journey.

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3. Do Not Load Your Babies Into Your Trunk. Heating and air conditioning do not reach your trunk area easily , and the trunk area heats up much quicker than inside your car.

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      👆DON'T BE SAD LIKE THIS GUY

4. Keep Them Away From Any Air Vents.
a) Many vehicles have air vents under the seats , so putting the box under the seat will likely put them in the way of airflow. Even if they are in a box , it is not a good idea to have them close to an air vent.

b) If you are travelling in a Van or SUV , please bear in mind these vehicles have many air vent locations.

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5. Thermometers : The reptile industry have many cordless thermometers where you can purchase one as part of your travelling equipment to safely transport your 8 legged babies.

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6. Travelling Long Distance : Do not be afraid to take your spiders with you wether you are staying in a hotel , guesthouse or by a friend or family member. We certainly wouldn't advertise to them that you have spiders with you , might end up sleeping in your car.

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😅This Lady Is Unaware What's In The Bag😅

7. If you are travelling with only a few spiderlings , it is easy for you to take them with you during restroom breaks , or eating out at a diner , while on your journey. You can place them in a bag with handles (be sure to pack them sturdy so they don't fall around).

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8. Consider using a Insulated Cooler or Insulated box to encase your spider while you travel. Doing so will help protect your spiders from sudden temperature shocks.

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9. Ensure All Lids Are Secure . Masking tape and box tape works well to keep your babies in their enclosures.

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10. Place your spiderlings in a secure location , If You Have To Put The Brakes On Quickly.

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11. If your journey is longer than a few hours , you might want to consider travelling with tongs , catch cup and a spray bottle.

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Many legs of love , Jdvenomousreptiles.

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