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Zephyr got out of his room-somehow-while we were out shopping. Im sure he got spooked by the very heavy thunderstorm we had, complete with loud booms, tons of rushing water, and bright flashes. He found his way out of the screened room (Ive spent tons of time going over it, I just cant fathom how he got out.) and is loose, in the wild. I feel so horrible/guilty/anxious/worried/scared, etc...i spent 2 hours looking for him and i am SURE he is not in the rooms at all. I talked to our neighbors who kindly said theyd keep an eye out, and reassured us that he must be in the bushes. theres about a 15 foot barrier between our house and the neighbors, and im sure he hasnt gone farther then that. It looks like a picture from the amazon, almost...large leafy overheads, flooded bottom, tons of undergrowth and branches laying across the water-several times I thought I saw him when I realized it was only a dead fern, or a light log. Id leave food out-but im sure itd just become enticment for the armadillo/gopher torts/any other beasties that lurk by night. Zephyr got syringe fed pureed greens, and had salad avaliable to him whole, but would not eat on his own. I HAVE to find him in the next couple of days, have to have to have to.. How long could he last along? im in eastern florida and the only time id be worried about him outside is winter prehaps some fall or spring days. Temperature isnt an issue, yet. Im getting up at 6am tomarrow to hopefully find him basking in plain sight or something-I can wish, cant I?I dont think hes climbed in any trees yet(then again, its impossible for him to escape..so ya never know), he was never much of a climber, due to MBD weakened/floppy fingers. hes the guy who last time i thought he escaped, found him under a pile of dead ferns in the (screened in) garden. ive practically tore through their, only stopping with my tears and rain made it impossible to keep a level head and search. Are there um..any predators I should be aware of that might make a meal of a 3' 3.5" orange ig? :*( Im hoping to find him safe, healthy, whole, and SOON tomarrow. If in the next 2 or 3 days he isnt found, ill be posting lost signs everywhere. *sighs* any words of encouragment would be a helpful thing right now.

Sarah

Im hoping to find him safe, healthy, whole, and SOON tomarrow. If in the next 2 or 3 days he isnt found, ill be posting lost signs everywhere. *sighs* any words of encouragment would be a helpful thing right now.
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I'd make up the signs tonight, you'll probably need something to do anyway. If you can offer a small reward. Be sure you talk to little boys in the area. This would be such a find for them. Is there anything that Zephyr really likes that might entice him back? Setting up his basking light maybe? Maybe call the PD too in case they get any reports? We'll say a prayer for him to be in plain sight in the AM. I sure hope he is. The fact he is orange may help him be spotted. Let us know. And get all your friends to help search tomorrow. Good luck Sarah.
Also what city in Florida, I have a few friends scattered around down there.

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Lin & Marley

I hope u find him soon Try going out tonight and spot lighting him in trees and in low shrubs. Igs are pissy when woken up so u should get a "Stink eye" thatc atches the light
Good Luck and im praying for you
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Heather, Vern, Andy, Router, April And OODLES of fish

thanks you guys. currently were having a stake-out, my sister and I are taking 2 hour turns and well be doing this all night, and continuing our search tomarrow. we moved in about 3 weeks ago (im in Melbourne) and so dont really know anyone yet. we did talk to our neighbor, and also we dont have anything yet to make signs, but tomarrow ill see if i cant get my mom to drive me to get stuff to make signs, and the go to the pound, petstore, local community center, grocery store, etc and hang up notices. right now we have the poolroom door wide open, with fruits (watermelon, grapes, banana, orange, etc) all cut up and scattered on the grass, near the door, and inside. i set up a bright basking light and so we stay inside watching the outdoors for any sign of life. my sister heard a large tree branch crack, i did run outside and shined the light around for a few minutes, didnt see anything. i hope im not getting my hopes up-i will be so devestated if i never get him back/something happens to him
Sarah

>>thanks you guys. currently were having a stake-out, my sister and I are taking 2 hour turns and well be doing this all night, and continuing our search tomarrow. we moved in about 3 weeks ago (im in Melbourne) and so dont really know anyone yet.
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Think positive sweetie. The patron saint of animals is St. Francis in case you want to try that route. You sound like you have a good sister. Don't forget to call the PD in case someone puts in a call to them. I don't know anyone in Melbourne, I wish I did. good luck and be sure to update us when you can.
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Lin & Marley