My BP escaped

[ssballow]

Does anyone know where pythoins like to hide? I am a new owner and I grought him home today. He escaped and I have torn through the house looking for him. I'm very afraid for his safety.

[ItsMichael805]

look in tight places and where it would be warm, they hide in the places u wouldnt think to looks, they cant fit in small places so look everywhere

[ssballow]

thanks, i am

[jerryheath2000]

This made me smile I actually had to take my dryer apart about an hour ago to retrieve my baby cinnamon ball that escaped last night.

[ItsMichael805]

also where do u have the cage, is it up stairs or downstairs, if its in a room shut the door, how long ago did u loose it?

[CoolioTiffany]

BPs are the masters at hiding when they have escaped from an enclosure. Search every small or large place, and even warm places. BPs like to crunch themselves in small spaces because it makes them feel more secure. They are unlikely to be hidden in a somewhat large area because they won't feel that secure. BPs LOVE it where it's warm, so search every possible warm place. Also, for a start, search the room where the snake escaped because the snake may be still hiding somewhere in there. Close the door to that room so the snake cannot get out, and make sure it cannot slither underneath the door. If there is a space under the door, cover it up tightly with a towel.

Now, I hear in some cases this will work:
If you feed f/t mice/rats, completely thaw out a mouse/rat and stick it in a plastic or paper bag. Next, place the bag in the room where the snake got loose. This should be done at night since these snakes are night hunters and are more active at night. Now, listen for any signs of the bag making noise. If so, you may have just attracted your snake to the bag. I haven't had a snake escape, but I've heard this method has helped quite a few people out.

[ItsMichael805]

oh and i think this is it, place powder on the ground so u can see where it went, i dont remember what kind of powder, someone correct me if im wrong.

[I<3Dreamsicles]

oh and i think this is it, place powder on the ground so u can see where it went, i dont remember what kind of powder, someone correct me if im wrong.

lol its suposed to be FLOUR. i just read that while searching google a few days ago

they say to search at night or something, leave the cage open so it can get back in, and look in tight spots, AND!!! check the furniture so you dont kill it if you sit down...

[ssballow]

How long will it survive until I find it? I don't even know if the pet shop fed it! They just got them in today.

[CoolioTiffany]

How long will it survive until I find it? I don't even know if the pet shop fed it! They just got them in today.

Snakes can last months without food, especially BPs. The longest a BP went without eating was close to two years. I'm sure you can find your snake pretty soon, just remember-- check EVERY small, tight place and also every warm place because that is where the snake is most likely to be.