Quote Originally Posted by Bink View Post
I'll be going to visit my family in VA next week and little Stanley will be coming with me. I don't have anyone who I feel comfortable leaving him with for that week. I have a full set-up with all his normal amenities once I'm there but I'm wondering what steps I can take to keep him comfy for the 8 hour drive. I'm especially concerned with keeping him warm as it's already snowing here in NY.

I have a power inverter (150 watts) for the car. Should I use a heat lamp? I also have disposable hand warmers here. I've considered using an UTH but I've never had good luck with them. I'm also considering using my heated car blanket to bunch up around the terrarium. I will be monitoring temps and humidity during the drive. What do you all think? I'm open to any and all suggestions.

I'm traveling alone but will only be out of the vehicle when getting gas. So he won't be in the vehicle alone for more than a few minutes and the vehicle will be running all the time.
I have traveled with my frogs so I know exactly how you'd feel. Have you ever had a frog shipped to you (in an insulated box and plastic cup)? Personally that's the approach I'd take for a couple of reasons. One is to keep temperature a constant during the trip, and two is so that the frog is in a safe and stable environment during sudden movements.
Basically the frog can be placed in a plastic deli cup with a lid where many holes are poked to allow air flow. Inside the plastic up there you'll need to provide paper towel wetted with dechlorinated water. The size of the cup will depend on the size of your frog. The idea is that the cup isn't too small (to suffocate your frog). If the cup is significantly larger than the frog, you'll want to place additional moist paper towel for support (you don't want your frog to bounce up and down during the car ride). After applied the lid with small holes punched, put the plastic cup inside an insulation/styrofoam box so that the temperature will be relatively constant. Use common sense, remember not to suffocate the frog, and as long as you keep the temperature in your car around 70's F, I am sure your frog will be just fine for 8+ hours. Do not use disposable hand warmers. Those can get really hot and can burn the frog if kept in close proximity. Good luck on your trip and drive safe!