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I lost my little ball python fred, he's about 250g about 2 feet long. I've checked all of the upstairs of my house, assuming (hoping) that he wouldn't go down. Its been three days now. I've tried luring him with water, a mouse, and heat, this hasn't worked yet. Any other tips on finding him would be greatly appreciated. THanks in advance.
-Steve

found this on the KingSnake page - maybe you've seen it already... Sounds like you might want to look behind your oven/stove - My friend's wife was scared out of her mind when their missing snake dropped down from the oven hood while she was cooking - YIKES! Good luck finding Fred!
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ESCAPE! One of the worst feelings I've had is the realization that the snake in not in it's cage. Most often it's due to the fact that you've forgot to secure the cage. If this unfortunate event happens to you, there are a few things you can do to get it back. First off, try and pinpoint exactly when it got out. If it's been a few hours, it's most likely in the nearest spot which is small, dark, and warm (like the cushions of a sofa). If it has been awhile, you Ball Python may be anywhere in the house. Good placed to look are around or in appliances that give off heat: Refrigerator, Oven, Water Heater, TV, VCR, etc. It's advisable to look at night, since Ball Pythons are nocturnal. You may also want to set a scent trap, which may or may not work. Drag a prekilled rodent (a gerbil would be best) along the base boards of the room(s) that you think your snake might be in. Then place the rodent into a cardboard box that you've cut an access hole into, and place the box in a corner. You may want to put a heat pad under the box. The reasoning is that chances are the snake will crawl along the wall, hopefully pick up the scent trail and follow it into the box. Once in the box, it may eat and decide to stay in the dark warm location and digest. You may also want to restrict other house pets like cats and dogs, from being in the room(s).

>>I lost my little ball python fred, he's about 250g about 2 feet long. I've checked all of the upstairs of my house, assuming (hoping) that he wouldn't go down. Its been three days now. I've tried luring him with water, a mouse, and heat, this hasn't worked yet. Any other tips on finding him would be greatly appreciated. THanks in advance.
>> -Steve

You can put plastic bags on your floor then shut the lights out. You should be able to hear him when he moves on top of them.

You can try putting flour down and tracking it's trail if it leaves one.

That's all I remember reading about. Hope you find the little guy!
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Rob

my ball got out on me not to long ago I I looked eveywhere tore everythink apart looking for him and when I gave up for the day I found him and I was not looking for him. We have a high dresser 5 ft and my 3 ft ball fit up the back and was have fun playing behined all the drors I opened the drore and could not close it. So never say he can't be some where

Look in places that you think are way to small for him to be in. I had an escapee before and found him curled up in a spot I would have figured he never would have fit.

I was throwing flour down next to a dresser that I thought he might crawl behind. Then I decided to actually look behind the dresser. There Fred was, lying sort of sideways... I gave him a drink of water and returned him to his cage, he still looks healthy. Thanks for all of the responses.
Thanks again,
Steve