I removed it the weather in ohio is warming up. I just got it from the guy I got the snake off of. He has gotten out before so that might be it I know he isn't hungry I feed him once every four to five days and thats max. I will just latch the top down and keep at eye on him he won't go far I always have my door close and the only other people in my house won't even go into my room when he is in there.