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Sometime today, my newest addition, an albino nelson's milk snake, squirmed his way out of his tank through this insanely tiny little gap on the corner of the screen lid. I've read almost all the other "lost snake" posts on this forum, but I'm desperate for info since not only is there 13 inches of baby snake somewhere in my apartment(that works out to about $12 an inch), but also because he's a baby and I'm a bit inexperienced with the feeding requirements of baby colubrids. I know what and how often I'm supposed to feed him, but I'm concerned about not finding him in time. Could anyone give me an approximate window of time? I'm freaking out here! I've tossed about everything in my room (which is, incidentally, the warmest part of the apartment, so I'm not sure he would have wandered too far), but with no luck. If anyone has anything to offer, or stories of "hope" to share, I'd be very appreciative!!

Thanks!

HMS

1.0 Macklot's Python "Patua"
1.0 Ball Python "Kaa"
1.0 Albino Nelson's Milk Snake "Spot" (maybe...)

I've lost (and found!!!) 1 ball python and one corn snake. Both were within 5 feet of their tank. Follow the wall, and look under things. Under bookcases, couches, computer desks, etc. They normally don't go far. Try putting out a warm snack and a heat lamp. Others have also used flour on the floor to see where tracks might lead.
I really do wish you luck!
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1.1 Ball Python 0.0.1 corn snake 1.0 Bearded Dragon
0.0.2 fish 1.2 cats 3.1 kids 1.0 husband and now...
0.0.1 Pink Zebra Beauty Tarantula
2.0 Solomon Island Boas

FOUND HIM!!!! I was taking a break from tossing my room up-side-down looking for him, and then when I walked back in the room, I felt compelled to go look near the nest of fish tank wires, and alas, there he was!! I knew there was a good reason for picking up that heads-up penny in the parking lot today, haha. ;o)

NOW THAT YOU HAVE FOUND HIM TRY MOVING HIM TO A STERILITE PLASTIC SHOE BOX HE SHOULDNT BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THAT
JOHN