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I can't believe it! I lost my python almost two weeks ago, still a little guy, about 20 inches or so, and I've been tearing apart everything in the house to find him. No luck yet. I've set out mice and water for him, he hasn't came out to eat, set several plastic bag crinkly traps, and I honestly have no idea if he's drank anything or not. I shredded open the couch where I was sitting when he escaped out of my hoodie, not there, looked EVERYWHERE humanly possible, and he can't get outside since the doors are too tightly fit. I'm so worried about the little guy, so I have a few questions I hope some of you can answer.

How long can a small python live without water?
Can they travel up stairways?
If you've lost a snake, where have you found them? (trying to get ideas)

I'd really appreciate some help here. Thanks.

Good luck escaped snakes can be almost impossible to find. You can look anyplace it might get warm, under the fridge has always been a popular spot. Also Ive found more than 1 escapee in the lining of a couch. In my experience Ive found more snakes by accident, long after I thought they had probably gotten outside, then I did when I was searching all over for them. Also you might want to try raising the temp in your apartment, turn out all the lights and dont move around for a couple hours, then try to look for the snake. The most important thing is dont give up hope. You could find this snake today, or 3 months from now.

You can also put flour around the doorways or use those non poisionous sticky boards used to catch mice. You can get the temp down and put a heating pad in a dark area for the snake to go to. Ours always liked to hide in closets and then peek out after a few days!