transporting livestock

[theone]

I will be picking up some invert livestock. But I will not be getting home until 4-5 hours later.

What is the best way to package everything?

 

[lisa foster]

Put the bag in a styrofoam cooler.

 

[bigdog]

Put the bag in a styrofoam cooler.

some heat packs wont hurt anything

 

[GobyWanKenobie]

Use the "hot hands" heat packs, but don't place them directly on the bags. Use wet newspapers or towels, etc. to insulate them. Every year I drive back from Buffalo during the holidays (9-10 hrs.) with corals packed this way, and it works well. If you don't have a styrofoam box or cooler, insulate a regular box with towels, etc. and place the hot hands along the sides as well. If you get a chance, once in a while shake the hot hands and move them around the box, but it's not really necessary. Double bag your purchases in case you spring a leak because the water will get absorbed quickly.