Question about transporting a new tort.

[LadyOfTheWord]

Not sure if this is in the right section, but I figure this is the best place to post my question.

So long story short, I don't own a car, and am worried about transporting my future tort via public transportation.
While I could get a ride some of the time, I can't guarantee that I can avoid public transportation during the initial transport or to vet appointments.
For those of you who know Chicago public transportation, it provides some heat, but nowhere near that of a car.

My question is this: what's the best way to keep my tort warm and safe during the trip?

Should I put it in a plastic box with some coir and place heat packs on the outside? Or is there a better method?

Thanks very much!

 

[pdrobber]

bump...I've never really transported or shipped torts but I hear people use heat packs, or hot/warm water bottles...

 

[Kristina]

A cooler with a hand warmer or heat pack wrapped in a towel works well. I have transported mine in the winter time that way many, many times. I have even transported a 25lb sulcata in a big cooler

 

[LadyOfTheWord]

Thanks for the advice! That sounds like a great idea.
I was thinking of using those little disposable hand warmers that you can break to activate. Of course, after. Wrapping them in a towel.

 

[lynnedit]

A small cooler is a great idea (heat pack in towel too). People will think you are carrying your lunch .