Missing - Page 2

DavethePython · 08-09-12, 09:55 AM

Of course I will let everyone know when he is found. I am really starting to worry that one of our dogs may have got him or the cat . There have been no visible signs this has happened but the thought lingers in the back of my mind . He was only just over 2 ft long at last measure. He is a bit o a pig though so Hoping the baited box will lure him out. It is about feeding time anyway so he should be on the hunt .

MoreliAddict · 08-09-12, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DavethePython

Of course I will let everyone know when he is found. I am really starting to worry that one of our dogs may have got him or the cat . There have been no visible signs this has happened but the thought lingers in the back of my mind . He was only just over 2 ft long at last measure. He is a bit o a pig though so Hoping the baited box will lure him out. It is about feeding time anyway so he should be on the hunt .

Don't think it's likely that your dog gobbled up your snake, and I can't see a cat killing one without a trace of blood. You've still got hope, check all drawers, under/behind/in every couch, under the fridge like I said, ect. Rooting for you!

maximus30576 · 08-09-12, 04:34 PM

Pull out all your drawers and check behind and under , found my bp under a drawer one time ..

DavethePython · 08-09-12, 06:17 PM

Happy news , I found him hiding under our other BP's stand . Not sure how long he has been there , cause I actually moved it and checked twice over the past few days . But that does not matter . He is safe and sound and back in his tank and even better secured now . Thanks for all the help from everyone .

woahamie · 08-09-12, 06:36 PM

What I do to see if my snake if trying to escape? On the screen clips I use, I hang cat bells and when he tries to lift up the lid, it jingles. I've caught mine trying to escape a few times, but the jingling woke me up.

Gungirl · 08-10-12, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by woahamie

What I do to see if my snake if trying to escape? On the screen clips I use, I hang cat bells and when he tries to lift up the lid, it jingles. I've caught mine trying to escape a few times, but the jingling woke me up.

ok.. but what if you are not home?

Simple solution- secure the tank so they can NOT get out.

Rogue628 · 08-10-12, 04:54 AM

Congrats on finding him! I know how much of a relief it is

DavethePython · 08-10-12, 08:09 AM

We went out last night and bought a better top for his tank with good latches to secure it down . I did find out how he got out . I had a sheet of screen over his tank with a sheet of peg board with holes cut in it large enough to set his lights on top. The screen was to prevent him getting too close to the lights . The peg board was secured in place. What we did not see was a 2 inch diameter hole in the screen . He found it and was able to squeeze through between the screen and the board and the out one of the vent holes I had cut. We caught him in the act about an hour after finding him again. My theory is , if he can find a breach then redo the whole thing . Now he should not be able
To find a way out . For extra security I think I will pick up 2 more clamps for the top just to be sure . Better to be over secure than not secure enough.

Rogue628 · 08-10-12, 08:16 AM

At least you found out how he got out BEFORE he actually escaped again and fixed it. I had one royal several years ago that no matter what I did to her lid, she still found ways of getting out. Lucky for me her enclosure was near the closet and that's always where she went....in the closet...in one of my book boxes. lol

MoreliAddict · 08-10-12, 08:20 AM

Congrats! I knew there was hope lol

DavethePython · 08-10-12, 08:39 AM

I am thinking he never went too far in the first place and being so small we may have missed him hiding there the first times we checked . He lives in our living room and the dogs sleep there so I think once he go out he realized the dogs were there and just hid . Just lucky we caught him in the act again so we knew what to fix. I think he is upset now lol . I will bring him out in a day or so cause I just fed him after we found him .

FlagonFly · 08-11-12, 04:23 PM

Awesome, so glad you found him!

Brently · 08-11-12, 05:44 PM

Glad you got him

dbassa · 08-11-12, 06:06 PM

Been following this post and have been hoping for a happy ending. Whew! Glad he turned up.

DavethePython · 08-13-12, 10:48 AM

I can't believe it but he did it again !!! I got a better top with locking clamps and he still managed to get out!!! Looks like he was able to flex the screen frame enough to squeeze through . Off to buy more clamps and maybe some free weights to hold the top down . When you think you have it secure , add more .