What to do with my veiled eggs during evacuation?

[jannb]

We will be evacuation the FL Keys and I have prepared for all my critters but what about my chameleon eggs. I have thought about putting them in a cooler with a thermostat. Does anyone else have any ideas?

 

[Kiyomitsu]

maybe try using hot pads to keep them warm like they do when shipping animals in the cold

 

[kinyonga]

I would mark the tops so that if theynroll you can put them back up the right way.
What temperature are you keeping them at?

 

[absolutbill]

You are welcome to bring them to my house and I'll keep them as safe as I can.

 

[Twitchet]

I wish I could help too but I'm a bit of a long way away,
Best of luck Jann, I hope all will be safe.

 

[nightanole]

Im a bit confused. I thought most cham eggs could just be kept at 80ishF (aka room temp) in a sealed container and left alone. I guess you could move them if you think you wont have a house when you get back.

I guess the rule of thumb is:
Keep them sealed
Keep them from rotating

Ive seen people just put an egg in a baby food jar with good media, on a shelf, with a lid with no holes.

 

[kinyonga]

80 F is a little high.

 

[absolutbill]

I guess you could move them if you think you wont have a house when you get back.

That's exactly the problem - this storm is going to destroy A LOT of houses. Jann will be evacuating, but a bouncy car ride isn't ideal for the eggs. It's a rough situation, and with all of her animals the eggs are just one more worry compiled.

 

[jamest0o0]

Sorry to see this happening, wish you guys the best.

 

[jannb]

Eggs are ready. Thanks to Trace!

We are heading out in the morning.

 

[jannb]

I would mark the tops so that if theynroll you can put them back up the right way.
What temperature are you keeping them at?

Thanks Lynda!

I marked the tops and put a tad more vermiculite around the eggs so maybe they will stay in place. I've been keeping them around 78 degrees.

 

[Andee]

Hoping everyone does well during the evac! Keeping fingers crossed

 

[Rapunzel's Pascal]

I pray for you safety and hope all will be ok

 

[Angelwolf]

Where will you be going? I suggest putting some bubble wrap around the containers, inside of the bins. Towels and such won't protect against a fall or hard bump. Wishing you safe travels and an untouched home to come back to!

 

[laurie]

Hi Jann, where are you and is all well with you so far? You are in my prayers

 

[Miss Lily]

Been watching Irma's path of destruction on the news. It's absolutely awful. I hope you and the chams stay safe, along with everyone else on here who are having to evacuate.

 

[d3s5]

Thinking of you and your family, Jann. Stay safe.

Deb