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Escaped & Lost Herps
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You see it on the news all the time when a giant snake is found where it's not supposed to be, or someone's giant tortoise goes on a walk without permission. This often leads to trouble for the owners and trouble for the local reptile community. Reptiles and amphibians are escape artists and anyone that has kept them for very long will likely suffer from more than one escape. Whether it's a 6 inch lizard, 8 foot snake, or 200 lb tortoise, it's amazing how difficult it is to locate a herp once it is out. But it's also surprising how easy it is to locate them sometimes as well, if you know where to look or what to look for. Hopefully you can learn from some of the experiences and tips of other herpers who have lost and sometimes recovered their escaped pets. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting.
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Barbara is behind the fridge!
by barbaraismissing - Mar 02, 2016 01:04 PM |
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Missing kingsnake
by dc1992 - Nov 15, 2013 05:19 PM |
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Nov 26, 2013 11:14 AM by OrangeHeterodon |
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Escaped jungle jag.
by amf09 - Nov 04, 2012 12:24 AM |
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Jun 17, 2013 06:52 PM by Austin12 |
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Lost Russian Rat found - Outside!!
by Ameron - Aug 02, 2012 04:19 PM |
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Escaped beardie, need advice
by Buffysmom - Apr 21, 2012 11:22 AM |
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Jun 12, 2012 10:02 PM by Buffysmom |
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Easy way to find lost snakes in house
by Lyle - Apr 18, 2012 10:50 PM |
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Stolen snake
by irish9 - Jul 22, 2011 05:24 AM |
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Finding a snake with a thermal device?
by cherry4812 - Apr 28, 2011 02:20 PM |
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Boa got out of its cage
by jeffharding - Dec 02, 2010 03:05 PM |
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Feb 09, 2011 07:29 PM by viper9 |
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Baby Crested Gecko
by dragonhawk - Sep 25, 2010 03:33 AM |
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Jun 12, 2012 12:46 PM by jaguara |
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Lost and Found Carpet Python
by oneirogenesis - Apr 28, 2010 08:28 PM |
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Feb 24, 2011 12:39 AM by SVS |
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Reunited at last and questions
by jamesalternafan - Apr 20, 2010 09:47 PM |
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LOST OR STOLEN IGUANA/ORLANDO FL
by Clauzilla - Mar 15, 2010 06:50 PM |
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PLEASE HELP US FIND THIS THIEF
by texasreptiles - Mar 09, 2010 07:26 PM |
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Fish & Wildlife to add pythons to Lacey
by PHFaust - Jan 21, 2010 10:34 AM |
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My experience on lost snakes and lizards
by lizzettebarcel - Sep 13, 2009 05:50 AM |
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Jul 27, 2012 11:50 AM by Ameron |
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HELP STOLEN Savannah Monitor from TEXAS
by opisthoglyph - Jul 12, 2009 11:02 AM |
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Corn Snake in wall cavity
by starburst007 - May 18, 2009 02:40 PM |
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May 20, 2009 06:44 AM by viper9 |
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I hope my gecko's okay...
by Mechanthrix - Apr 20, 2009 02:51 AM |
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Feb 01, 2019 08:12 AM by AnnieBlack |
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Lost.... and found
by MissHisssss - Mar 10, 2009 02:16 AM |
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Mar 10, 2009 08:20 AM by viper9 |
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Milksnake in Car
by geckohunt - Dec 03, 2008 07:51 PM |
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Dec 17, 2008 07:44 PM by viper9 |
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Lost baby Eastern Kingsnake
by LadyLuna - Nov 21, 2008 12:42 PM |
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Dec 17, 2008 07:46 PM by viper9 |
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high white cal king
by waters954 - Nov 18, 2008 09:45 PM |
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Feb 07, 2009 04:09 PM by Snaggle |
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Please help me! I lost my skink!
by BugGirl93 - Oct 09, 2008 09:10 PM |
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Lost Kingsnake will be killed.
by REPTIE - Aug 16, 2008 01:25 AM |
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Dec 17, 2008 07:50 PM by viper9 |
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AVID CHIPS
by shannondalsoglio - May 14, 2008 01:43 AM |
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Feb 10, 2009 06:01 PM by shannondalsoglio |
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Escaped Leopard gecko
by ryuman1 - Apr 06, 2008 11:19 AM |
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May 30, 2015 01:49 AM by bugbreath |
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Escaped California King
by torguysnakeyguy - Feb 17, 2008 11:21 PM |
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Help! Lost anole!
by rocketparrotlet - Dec 23, 2007 09:25 PM |
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Feb 09, 2009 12:31 PM by emysbreeder |
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Lost my baby...
by Hollychan - Nov 03, 2007 05:39 PM |
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Jan 06, 2008 07:48 AM by JasonW |
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Luring Lost Skink?
by RainDrops - Nov 01, 2007 08:29 PM |
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Nov 02, 2007 04:21 PM by RainDrops |
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Stolen Alligator snapper
by HerpZillA - Oct 09, 2007 11:45 AM |
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Feb 26, 2008 12:28 AM by HandofMidas |
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uromasix madness!!!
by herpsaremylife - Oct 08, 2007 03:09 PM |
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Help! Lost a 22" Cal King in my car
by fromsb2la - Oct 01, 2007 11:14 AM |
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Apr 02, 2012 10:52 PM by fromsb2la |
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Stolen Tortoises
by PHNubila - Sep 30, 2007 08:32 PM |
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Lost/Found Mexican Black King Snake...
by caramia12 - Sep 24, 2007 07:08 PM |
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escaped anole?!
by kaika - Sep 18, 2007 04:33 PM |
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Sep 18, 2007 04:44 PM by kaika |
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Anyone loose a Monitor in CT.?
by hawkin - Sep 01, 2007 09:05 PM |
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Sep 20, 2007 04:55 PM by hawkin |
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Missing Boa: What size space
by luket - Aug 27, 2007 06:21 AM |
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Experience with Escapees??
by illbeyoursoldier - Aug 11, 2007 06:33 PM |
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STOLEN SULCATAS IN MILWAUKEE, WI
by NajaAnja - Jul 03, 2007 11:49 AM |
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Sep 13, 2007 08:12 AM by LLDG |
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Kingsnake in the toilet
by fisherk2 - May 16, 2007 11:37 AM |
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Sep 14, 2007 12:42 PM by HandInTheFlame |
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Escaped Boa Constrictor
by kaila - Apr 08, 2007 07:46 AM |
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May 11, 2007 09:25 PM by antr1 |
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Escaped Hatchling Corn Snake
by cornsnake1912 - Mar 31, 2007 11:57 AM |
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Apr 23, 2008 12:11 AM by Spiritwolf |
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Wookiee on the loose!
by brendolino - Mar 14, 2007 08:07 AM |
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Strange things to find in your kitchen..
by Odin22 - Mar 07, 2007 07:45 AM |
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Escaped juvenile Pueblan milk snake
by losgan - Mar 06, 2007 09:41 PM |
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help my 2 year old cornsnake escaped
by snake_lover_2005 - Jan 23, 2007 01:44 AM |
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Snake On Death Row
by 666_Pure_Evil - Nov 26, 2006 01:55 PM |
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Aug 26, 2007 09:10 PM by QuesarVII |
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Dekay's brown snake escaped!
by beauatl - Oct 25, 2006 05:08 PM |
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Nov 28, 2006 05:09 AM by goregrind |
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Lost corn snake in car
by turn2girl - Oct 22, 2006 05:04 PM |
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Oct 22, 2006 10:42 PM by turn2girl |
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PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!!
by mcr888 - Oct 18, 2006 03:39 PM |
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Oct 24, 2006 12:49 PM by mcr888 |
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Found Iguana
by IzzysMom - Oct 10, 2006 12:55 PM |
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Found In Jefferson Parish Louisiana
by wildtropics - Sep 19, 2006 10:21 PM |
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R.I.P. my friends..
by Slizarus - Aug 26, 2006 06:34 PM |
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found large lizard
by codinqueen - Aug 26, 2006 06:12 PM |
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Sep 23, 2006 05:55 PM by codinqueen |
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How to set up trap
by britzdawg - Jul 25, 2006 03:04 PM |
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Lost retic
by lukebauerlein - Jul 20, 2006 12:50 PM |
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escaped boa
by almighty99 - Jun 16, 2006 04:06 AM |
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Jul 16, 2006 03:59 PM by eekster |
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lost velied
by yung-wun - Jun 16, 2006 01:24 AM |
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Found-Water Monitor In Las Vegas
by heliavi8or - Jun 11, 2006 09:51 AM |
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lost ball
by bmase33 - May 09, 2006 02:11 PM |
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Jul 03, 2006 03:01 PM by reptilekeeper19 |
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lost cornsnake
by radiowavesurfer - Mar 20, 2006 03:37 PM |
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Apr 09, 2006 02:31 PM by pasam |
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lost cornsnake
by katie103 - Mar 05, 2006 07:15 PM |
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New baby boa lost in CAR!! Please help!
by Snakelover_CA - Feb 05, 2006 05:26 PM |
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May 15, 2007 07:48 AM by flashpointdalmatians |
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Lost cali king...so sad
by LNZimmer - Feb 04, 2006 03:04 PM |
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Mar 27, 2006 02:22 PM by LNZimmer |
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Wild caught ball python escaped...
by wildball - Nov 26, 2005 08:48 AM |
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Nov 26, 2005 09:44 AM by wildball |
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escaped juvenile corn---any suggestions?
by funky_r_monkey - Nov 22, 2005 09:18 PM |
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TURTLES & TORTOISES STOLEN - sorry long post
by saffire - Nov 18, 2005 02:41 PM |
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I have NEVER had this happen!
by Stryder - Nov 15, 2005 03:44 PM |
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Apr 09, 2006 02:33 PM by pasam |
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Escaped Sav Monitor (PLEASE READ/HELP!!!!)
by ThaDragonSlayer - Oct 31, 2005 07:34 AM |
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Escaped Monitor
by mkper5 - Oct 18, 2005 03:17 PM |
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missing ball python!! help!
by montyballpython - Oct 16, 2005 01:46 AM |
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Oct 26, 2005 11:39 PM by kirbyandthai |
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Burmese Tries to Eat Alligator...and Fails in Everglades
by northamexotics - Oct 05, 2005 03:17 PM |
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missing golden greek in upstate ny
by melgrj7 - Oct 04, 2005 08:35 PM |
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