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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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Found Sulcata - Lincoln/Talledega Alabama area
by lldg - Sep 19, 2005 09:52 AM
1 Sep 26, 2005 07:38 AM
by lldg
RedTail Boa Escaped!
by mantafish - Sep 13, 2005 10:21 AM
0 No replies
Animals & Disasters - Hurricane Katrina
by phwyvern - Sep 02, 2005 05:32 PM
0 No replies
what to do?
by pumkin_butter - Aug 04, 2005 12:51 AM
9 Aug 26, 2007 09:13 PM
by QuesarVII
Lost
by Magenta - Jul 11, 2005 08:12 PM
1 Aug 05, 2005 01:40 PM
by pumkin_butter
Fire Belly escape
by UltimoGringo - Jul 04, 2005 07:26 AM
1 Jan 13, 2006 11:39 AM
by WanderingLost
Bearded Dragon up in a Bush
by clarinet45 - Jul 02, 2005 12:22 PM
1 Jul 02, 2005 12:53 PM
by clarinet45
How do I catch a corn snake?????
by amber_marshall75 - Jun 26, 2005 09:58 PM
4 Apr 09, 2006 02:35 PM
by pasam
Lost Macklots Python
by lfcsupporter1990 - Jun 08, 2005 10:53 AM
1 Feb 15, 2006 03:23 PM
by eatinmachine
Escaped or Stolen Kingsnake Help Please
by SilentTigeress - May 26, 2005 04:32 PM
0 No replies
2 Apr 09, 2006 02:38 PM
by pasam
Missing Corn! Not much time to find! moving soon! help!
by gretzkyrh4 - May 04, 2005 04:01 PM
1 May 08, 2005 09:27 AM
by gretzkyrh4
Lost...Brand new Mexican Boa
by auroratigerstar - Apr 30, 2005 06:34 PM
0 No replies
Snakes and Cats Question - Semi Long Post
by bps516 - Apr 29, 2005 06:56 PM
3 Aug 11, 2007 06:55 PM
by illbeyoursoldier
lost 4.5 ft ball python
by spaztastik - Apr 16, 2005 09:54 AM
2 Mar 07, 2007 08:00 AM
by Odin22
Lost Banded Gecko, kinda
by gekkotail - Apr 16, 2005 01:53 AM
1 Apr 16, 2005 10:06 AM
by Gekkotail
Ball Python--Missing!
by dsugirl0304 - Mar 29, 2005 01:58 PM
0 No replies
Man, cats suck!
by Candoia - Mar 03, 2005 12:39 PM
2 May 15, 2007 07:53 AM
by flashpointdalmatians
Lost Ball Python (in an apartment complex)
by b166_er - Mar 01, 2005 07:07 AM
1 Mar 07, 2007 08:13 AM
by Odin22
Excape at the PetCo
by Pyro_Knoblochi - Feb 28, 2005 04:40 PM
1 Apr 03, 2005 06:45 PM
by gonexenopus
Tricks to finding lost snakes
by Pyro_Knoblochi - Feb 28, 2005 04:35 PM
0 No replies
LOST CORN SNAKE!
by goobies4jc - Feb 16, 2005 07:01 AM
2 Feb 18, 2005 05:58 AM
by goobies4jc
LOST SIDE-BLOTCHED LIZARD!!!! HELP!!!!!!
by Jessica3 - Jan 24, 2005 01:59 AM
0 No replies
This sucks!
by Hannibal18 - Jan 20, 2005 12:17 AM
1 Jan 22, 2005 08:15 PM
by Hannibal18
I hate escapes....
by lolaophidia - Jan 15, 2005 10:08 AM
2 Apr 27, 2005 08:23 PM
by lolaophidia
Finally found!!
by XSnakegirlX - Jan 02, 2005 04:05 PM
1 Jan 07, 2005 10:07 PM
by wesss
Found: Large Sulcatta in Greater New Orleans Area
by wildtropics - Dec 22, 2004 09:55 PM
0 No replies
stolen
by turtlelover10 - Dec 18, 2004 11:11 PM
0 No replies
3 Dec 29, 2004 09:27 AM
by ptdnsr
Lost Russian Tortoise
by delaneysmom - Dec 14, 2004 01:16 AM
0 No replies
Lost Baby Ball Python! Need info and help quick!
by xSnakeGirlx - Dec 13, 2004 04:09 PM
2 Dec 18, 2004 11:18 PM
by turtlelover10
Escapee...
by athos_76 - Dec 04, 2004 11:48 PM
0 No replies
URGENT!! LOST BABY KINGSNAKE.....NEED HELP QUICK
by luvmybeardie - Nov 15, 2004 10:03 AM
1 Dec 02, 2004 06:00 PM
by charky2002
Lost Baby Cornsnake - We Rent!
by ptdnsr - Nov 08, 2004 12:38 PM
3 Dec 02, 2004 06:04 PM
by charky2002
Missing iguana returned
by MrLizardTX - Nov 06, 2004 04:27 PM
0 No replies
IMPORTANT!!!!THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER
by reptimercado - Nov 04, 2004 05:41 PM
0 No replies
silly sandboa
by kamakiri - Oct 30, 2004 11:24 AM
0 No replies
smart monitor
by jock - Oct 27, 2004 05:47 PM
0 No replies
Help, I have lost my Childrens python!
by Snakeloversrule - Oct 25, 2004 06:04 AM
0 No replies
Pair of Escaped Ball Pythons...help!!
by GoldyGirl - Oct 22, 2004 08:41 PM
0 No replies
Lost Corn Snake!
by totalzengarden - Oct 14, 2004 08:29 AM
0 No replies
Emergency! Luring My Lost Tegu!
by cod6545 - Oct 09, 2004 10:34 AM
0 No replies
Lost my BTS
by NomadOfTheHills - Sep 17, 2004 02:07 PM
1 Oct 11, 2004 12:53 PM
by Nomadofthehills
Watersnake Escapes
by gophersnake13 - Sep 11, 2004 07:46 PM
0 No replies
Missing young Grayband
by Styric - Sep 06, 2004 09:23 PM
0 No replies
I cant believe I found my corn yesterday
by cee4 - Aug 23, 2004 08:16 AM
1 Sep 27, 2004 10:44 AM
by Dove_3
Vet lost my BP
by Morgana - Aug 18, 2004 01:42 AM
5 Dec 17, 2004 06:14 PM
by Morgana
keep looking... and chance helps too.
by snakesnatcher - Aug 13, 2004 08:34 PM
0 No replies
Found My Lost Corn Snake
by pinky - Aug 12, 2004 03:21 PM
0 No replies
Found Snow Corn outside
by mrreptile - Aug 03, 2004 10:59 PM
0 No replies
0 No replies
Lost baby bearded dragon outside
by ilostmybaby - Jul 24, 2004 08:32 AM
0 No replies
escape and recovery
by rserling - Jun 29, 2004 12:09 PM
0 No replies
Lost snake story with a happy ending
by HLuterman - Jun 29, 2004 03:44 AM
0 No replies
Lost king snake any suggestions on finding her?
by snakelover8890 - Jun 18, 2004 12:26 PM
1 Jun 18, 2004 12:29 PM
by snakelover8890
0 No replies
3 Aug 18, 2004 04:59 PM
by Viper_boy
Lost corn snake.
by ericagal178 - May 26, 2004 10:13 PM
1 May 31, 2004 12:39 AM
by Snakesunlimited1
Escaped greyband, what are my chances of recovery?
by BrianCH - May 23, 2004 06:02 PM
3 May 31, 2004 12:34 AM
by Snakesunlimited1
How long can a newborn leo last in a warm room?
by thekidgecko - May 22, 2004 10:56 AM
0 No replies
HELP LOST DUMERAL BOA
by lila203 - May 21, 2004 05:11 PM
0 No replies
When you don't even know they've escaped yet....
by Sasheena - May 01, 2004 09:28 AM
0 No replies
Help me find my lost leopard gecko
by sirfugu - Apr 28, 2004 02:26 PM
0 No replies
Uro under hottub
by maneatingorchid - Apr 18, 2004 12:14 PM
0 No replies
Lost Cal king snake!
by Elfyn - Apr 12, 2004 04:55 AM
0 No replies
Lost curlytail lizard
by triturus - Apr 11, 2004 07:44 PM
0 No replies
SNAKE ESCAPE.....NEED LOTS OF HELP....
by lilroach56 - Apr 08, 2004 05:08 PM
0 No replies
How long is too long?
by annjaret - Mar 17, 2004 10:12 AM
1 Apr 08, 2004 08:58 PM
by lilroach56
baby nelson's has vanished!
by saxxy27 - Feb 17, 2004 11:24 PM
3 May 12, 2004 09:49 PM
by BLAZEBOAS
Would a python venture out into the cold?
by lofgren - Jan 26, 2004 05:08 PM
2 Mar 29, 2004 10:18 AM
by Kikai
Leopard Gecko gone since New Years. Need adivce.
by YasminInTheNight - Jan 17, 2004 03:45 PM
1 Feb 01, 2004 01:30 AM
by paradisio
Gophersnake Escaped While I was sleepwalking freak story
by gophersnake13 - Jan 16, 2004 04:01 PM
4 Jan 27, 2004 02:07 PM
by herpsaremylife
HELP! UROPLATIS EXCAPED OH GOD WHAT DO I DO!
by triturus - Dec 26, 2003 06:47 AM
3 May 02, 2006 06:09 PM
by ken2468
I Guess....
by HerpHelmz - Dec 08, 2003 05:36 PM
0 No replies
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