Probably loosing power tomorrow due to snow storm

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We are expecting a large snow storm with very high winds tomorrow. For the first time since moving here, the news stations are telling everyone to expect probable loss of power.

If we don't loose gas I'll be able to keep my house at 70 degrees, maybe 75 if I push it. So, for the most part my house will be fine but I can't adapt my viv for the higher temps. So I have a 10 gal tank to put Bruce in and back up bug out supplies but I have no idea what to use for a heat sorce. Is there anything better than heat packs? Bugging out probably won't be practical because all of us will more than likely be with out electricity. Should I be looking for alternative lights as well? My house is 112 years old and still has original leaded glass in the windows, would that let in what he needs?

I am including some of the forum help questions just so you know a bit about where he is coming from:
Forum Help Questions - Bruce
How old is your dragon? 2 ½ years (2010??)
How long have you had your dragon? Since early August 2012
How long is your dragon? 20 ½ inches
What is the sex of your dragon? Male
What size enclosure do you have your dragon in? 180 gallon fish tank (24 wide / 72 long / 36 high)
What type substrate do you have on the bottom of your tank? 2/3 slate tile & 1/3 carpet in feeding area
Do you use UVB lights? yes
If so, Is it a coil, compact, fluorescent tube, or Mercury Vapor bulb? tube
What is the brand name and number of your bulb? Repti Sun 10.0 – 48 inch
How old is your UVB bulb? 11/2012
How close can your dragon get to the UVB? 8 to 15 inches depending on his choice
Do you use a separate basking bulb? Yes
What kind and what is the wattage? Exo-Terra 75 watt Daylight Basking Spot on rock ledge and Exo-Terra 150 watt Halogen Basking Spot that covers blanket, wood rest and bridge.
Is it a white or colored bulb? Both are white
What are the basking temps? 100-105
What is the mid tank temp? 77-85 under the bridge
What is the cool side temp? 70-75
Do you take the temps with a stick on thermometer, a digital thermometer with a wire and a probe end or a temp gun? Digital thermometer with a wire & probe
Where exactly are you taking your basking temps? Right where he sits and a few other random areas
Do you use a heat rock or heat pad? No
How humid is the tank? 16-18% most school days, 24-30% when kids are home

Thanks in advance,
Liza & Bruce

 

[athenacp]

At this point I can;pt think of anything else but heat packs right now...you can cuddle with them...when Digger was alive, our power had gone out for 3 days, I held Digger a lot next to my skin under my shirt, or on top of me and had a blanket on him.

We don't have a beardie now, but maybe do a search on the forum for Hurricane Sandy, we lost power for quite a number of days and I know forum members here went thru it,..I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[YBS0502]

If you have a gas stove You can heat up rocks and bricks to help hold heat for warmth do you have a temperature gun if so you can use that to check the temperatures of the rocks or bricks hope this helps