Reptile & Amphibian Forums

i bought a new rack system for hatchlings and apparently hogs have no problem getting out of it. the first night four got out and three turned up right away but my female western het anery is gone. anyone have any suggestions were to look?

Hey

I sometimes find mine cruising at night ,,,

First check any warm spots around. Check places they might be hiding near the rack. Check around appliances such as computer, tv, etc. Usually these seem to be a hot spot given the heat they put off. Just think hiding spots. By the way, do you know how they are escaping?

I know two different people who found thier loose snakes in the furnace near the filter. If you have heat registers in the floor that might be where it went.

>>I know two different people who found thier loose snakes in the furnace near the filter. If you have heat registers in the floor that might be where it went.

I also agree at night is a great time to look. I had a milksnake get out I had been looking for days. I even put some flower on the flour to see where she was headed. I woke up one night cause I had a feeling. Walked out to the kitchen. She was sitting on top of the garbage can looking at me.

check all over your basement (if you have one)! i've only had a few escapes but, they were all found in my basement except 1. that was my corn, and it was tangled up under the fridge near the compressor, i looked there on a hunch.

thanks for all the great suggestions and sorry it took so long to get back to you all. but so far no luck but i will keep looking and keep you all updated. someone asked how they were getting out and the reason is its a new plastic rack system and the bins slide to easily on the smooth plastic shelves. i already solved the problem by putting rubber feet on the bins that are 10 mil thick.