How to keep my Crested gecko cool if power goes out during Hurricane Harvey?

[Zombehunicorn]

Hey guys. I need help!!! I am in Texas, and Hurricane Harvey will be hitting soon. If the power goes out, what do I do to keep my CG cool if the house gets above 80°?? Ive heard that they cant be in above 80° and I'm terrified about what may happen to him if it gets that high.

STAY SAFE!!!!

 

[PoppyDear]

I am so sorry you have to go through this! I will do my best to aid you!

Crested Geckos can tolerate higher temps then most people give them credit. But over 85°F for an extended period of time is pushing it.

First, figure out the coolest part of your house and temporarily move the tank there. You may want to start freezing water bottles right now, those can be put on top of the tank (Lid) and around it. After the power goes out and the ice melts you will just have to do your best with other things. Basements tend to be cooler so try to find some place like this to move your Crestie. Make a little "sauna" (Plastic deli-cup or sandwhich container with airholes, spray the inside generously.) and provide it in the tank, make sure you keep up with mistings as well. Dehydration is very deadly.

If things get very hot, move your gecko into a temporary container inside cooler (Foam ones work well) that has holes to breathe. Mist very well.

I suggest you freeze bottled water, ice cube trays, etc. Whatever you will need to keep things cool NOW. When the power goes out immediately put those things to use and store them in any insulated cups/coolers you have.

You be safe too!

 

[Cymmie]

I agree with the above, I am in the middle of high temps in Cali, I often hit above 82 in the reptile room. They have been moved out into a cooler part of the house, and as soon as their enclosures hit low 80's I use blue ices for lunch boxes, frozen water bottles, cool packs I use for shipping. I rotate them regularly through out the hotter parts of the day. It usually brings the temps down anywhere from 3-5 degrees and in a safer range.

 

[arlo17]

I'm late and can't really give any better advice than the above, but I'm in south Texas also dealing with Harvey. Luckily it didn't hit my area directly but it has knocked trees and fences down and caused quite a bit of wind and rain. Hopefully you've been able to do what you need to to keep your gecko cool, best of luck and stay safe!