Serving San Diego
Herp Enthusiasts
& the Community
for over 33 years!
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Serving San Diego Herp Enthusiasts & the Community for over 33 years!
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Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Living in Southern California it is not a case of IF a disaster hits - but WHEN it will hit. Will you be prepared? If you do not plan and prepare before the emergency - you will be in trouble when it does hit. It is critical that you are prepared when a disaster hits. Below you will find some basics in emergency and evacuation preparation. Please review these preliminary files and sign up for our Emergency Evacuation training class by completing the form - CLICK HERE. Reptile/Amphibian Evacuation Containers Disposable storage containers (vented) – assorted sizes Rubbermaid/Sterilite Storage tubs (vented) – assorted sizes Portable Plastic Critter Keepers – assorted sizes Animal Kennels – assorted sizes Herp Tanks & Cages Pillow Cases (king size) Drawstring Bags (cloth – assorted sizes)
Emergency Evacuation Supplies If possible - Evacuate animal in original habitat – esp. important for amphibians. (remove loose items – branches, dishes, etc. & transport with animals) Pillowcases (King size preferred) Socks Tupperware Disposable storage containers Towels Flat Sheets Duct Tape Minimal Basic Care Requirements Snakes - heat (80-85 degrees); water bowl or soaking (can go without food for up 2 weeks or longer dependent on species.) Lizards – heat (80-85 degrees); water bowl, food dish - require daily food Frogs – heat (75-80 degrees*); water, food (Will only consume live prey) provide food 3-4x per week Toads – heat (70-80 degrees*); water, food (Will only consume live prey) provide food 3-4x per week Turtles & Tortoises – heat (75-80 degrees*); water, food - feed at least 3x per week Arachnids – heat (75–80 degrees*); shallow water, food (generally will only consume live prey) feed at least 1x per week *Species Specific requirements vary – this is a general safe range to allow adequate heat for basic life function. Evacuation Site - Herp Safety Check List 1. Insure proper ventilation on all enclosures – but avoid drafts 2. Insure all enclosures are secure! Locks and or duct tape 3. Daily hydration - all 4. Daily food – lizards & turtles, tortoises 5. Avoid Cross contamination – wash or sanitize between animal handlings – avoid alcohol contact on animal skin
Herp/Avian Evacuation Food Kits Pelleted Diets Baby Food – Meat, Meat & Veggie Combination, Fruit - apples, pears, blueberries, banana (for enticing food consumption not daily diet), Veggies - pumpkin, squash, sweet potato, winter veggies preferred, No corn or mixes with grains Canned Feeder Insects Frozen Veggies – green beans & peas, mixed veggies (No corn) Frozen Feeder Rodents (mice and rats) for extended evacuation periods Rubber coated Gerber baby spoons & feeder syringes
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