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Would any OTR places allow a pet reptile to ride along

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Nightwind8830, Oct 31, 2013.

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  1. Oct 31, 2013 #1
    Nightwind8830

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    So,for furture info,if I dont find a local job and choose to go OTR, will any Companies allow me to bring my medium sized reptile buddy otr if he lives in his tank? Hes a mellow,easy going skink. I am not trolling,I'm serious. I need him taken care of properly and if im gone for a week or two at a time I'd want him with me.

    this is not my guy but is the same species and same size as what I have:

    Asking out of curiousity and for furture reference.


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  3. Oct 31, 2013 #2
    TruckerPete1990

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    Is that a pot leaf??
     
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  4. Oct 31, 2013 #3
    born&raisedintheusa

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    You may want to check with both the trucking companies and the Department of Transportation. Some species of animals may NOT be allowed onto the truck, either by federal law or by the laws of various individual states.

    God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!
     
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  5. Oct 31, 2013 #4
    Florida Playboy

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    Don't you think the constant bouncing around would bother him?
     
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    Nightwind8830

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    idk. again,this is not me and my guy, this is a pic I googled. Im at work right now so i found a pic of an animal the same species and size as mine.
     
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  8. Oct 31, 2013 #6
    Nightwind8830

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    probably not.hes been with me about 7 years,through 5 moves,living with roomates who are up being loud as hell blasting music all night, and hes fine. hes gotten a clean bill of health every year so far at his vet visits.

    idk if anyone has had experience bringing a pet along who lives in a tank but am curious of their input if so. If anything I can talk my brother into pet sitting but id like to know if any companys are reptile friendly.
     
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    jungledrums

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    Nightwind8830

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    this is true but most pet policies apply to cats and dogs, I thought. Ill save the list though.Thank you!
     
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  11. Oct 31, 2013 #9
    Criminey Jade

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    Cool monitor lizard (or is this a skink?). :) I don't know if it would be an issue, but you might have a hard time controlling the environment enough in a truck to keep a reptile happy. I have a parrot I'd love to take on the road with me, but I don't want to lose her as a coal mine canary if there's a problem with my exhaust system. I also don't want her stolen or released by some 'helpful' soul in a lot or garage.
     
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  12. Oct 31, 2013 #10
    KW Cajun

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    I can't be certain of anything after your (OTR) training period, but the training period would be your biggest/first problem.
    Most likely, even if you could keep him under wraps, you couldn't do this during your 3wk? to 6wk? training period.

    BTW, I believe the other poster was referring to the tattoo (pot leaf).
    Looked like an eagle or bird to me.
     
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