Carpet Python Escaped!!!!

SWDK · 10-21-12, 08:41 AM

I got a new 75% diamond carpet yesterday. I put it in the Viv like usual. I saw it last night before I went to sleep. It somehow moved the sliding glass door and escaped. Anyone have tips on best places to look for a loose snake?

rmfsnakes32 · 10-21-12, 08:56 AM

Look everywhere even the places you do not think it could be most of the time they dont go very far from their enclosures good luck

SWDK · 10-21-12, 09:09 AM

Well my basement now looks like I was robbed. I've overturned everything. She may have climbed into my dropped ceiling. I don't think she would have tried to make it outside bc it was in the low 40's here and I have the coal furnace burning in the basement. Ill keep looking.

SnakeyJay · 10-21-12, 09:48 AM

No locks on the glass? Look anywhere warm n dark... Goodluck

shaunyboy · 10-21-12, 10:16 AM

remember as well as looking in dark warm places,look in high up places,that are quiet and warm

i really hope you find her mate

i once found a jungle down the back of another tank,wrapped around the probe cable

all the best,shaun

SWDK · 10-21-12, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Snakey-Jay-BRB

No locks on the glass? Look anywhere warm n dark... Goodluck

I have locks on them. Turns out there was some substrate stuck in the channel where the glass sets into. I though it was closed all the way, but the substrate left a gap just large enough I guess. Blows my mind how a 3' plus snake was able to fit through such a small gap.

shaunyboy · 10-21-12, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SWDK

I have locks on them. Turns out there was some substrate stuck in the channel where the glass sets into. I though it was closed all the way, but the substrate left a gap just large enough I guess. Blows my mind how a 3' plus snake was able to fit through such a small gap.

it never ceases to amaze me how little a gap and snake can escape through mate

i hope she turns up soon

all ther best,shaun

Donnie · 10-21-12, 11:30 AM

Make some bottle traps and put them around the basement to try and catch him. Good luck I hope he turns up soon.

SWDK · 10-21-12, 06:37 PM

Thanks everyone. She still hasn't turned up yet.

iBaman · 10-21-12, 06:42 PM

Haha, good luck finding her! At the pet store, the carpet ALWAYS gets lose, and they don't know how...always find it in the bird cages, super full. haha.

SWDK · 10-21-12, 07:53 PM

I just found the sneaky SOB. I left a few ceiling blocks removed so I could have quick access to looking. About an hour after the lights went out I came back down with a flashlight and saw her peaking out. I wuickly grabbed the step stool and made the catch. I can rest easy again.

rmfsnakes32 · 10-21-12, 08:10 PM

Congrats always a good feeling to find a snake when you lose it!

SWDK · 10-21-12, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rmfsnakes32

Congrats always a good feeling to find a snake when you lose it!

Yes, it was quite a good feeling. I was shocked and relieved to see her.

SWDK · 10-27-12, 11:43 AM

Houdini struck again and escaped for a 2nd time. I really have no clue how she got out this time. Since her first escape I have filled any sort of gap with silicone. I even checked the lock last night to make sure it was good and secure because I opened the cage earlier in the day to change the water. I'm really frustrated right now.

marvelfreak · 10-27-12, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SWDK

Houdini struck again and escaped for a 2nd time. I really have no clue how she got out this time. Since her first escape I have filled any sort of gap with silicone. I even checked the lock last night to make sure it was good and secure because I opened the cage earlier in the day to change the water. I'm really frustrated right now.

Double check the cage i seen them hide in a corner wedge at the top of the cage before. I was freaking out looking around the snake room when i glanced over to see her trying to get out the open cage door.