I found Tessa!

She got out almost 2 months ago and I searched the apartment and did all the tips and tricks but I never found her. Part of me was hopeful that she's turn up eventually, but another part of me was worried she got out through the hole I found under the bathroom sink. I was in my closet today getting an envelope and there she was, just chilling on a box. I put her in a more secure tub and made sure her water was full, but I'm wondering if I should feed her immediately or let her settle?

so glad she's safe and sound!!! two months is a long time, how much does she weigh? i'd give her like a day or two to settle back in and then try feeding.

Excellent news !


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I'm so glad you found her! I was talking to the MIL yesterday and she reckons her brother's son had a beep and he went missing for a year :O I don't have any personal experience as Wanda only tends to go missing for half a day at most, but I agree with tttaylorrr in waiting a couple days, just to make sure there aren't any other problems that might arise from being without proper heat/humidity. And last of all, make sure you lock that snake up!! :D

Give her a day or two to settle and warm up, then feed.

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so glad she's safe and sound!!! two months is a long time, how much does she weigh? i'd give her like a day or two to settle back in and then try feeding.

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Shortly before she got out I weighed her at 358 grams, I just weighed her again and she's 356 so she apparently hasn't lost any weight? She did drink a lot of water though, I'm not sure how much water a snake of her size can hold.

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Shortly before she got out I weighed her at 358 grams, I just weighed her again and she's 356 so she apparently hasn't lost any weight? She did drink a lot of water though, I'm not sure how much water a snake of her size can hold.

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that's good! some of her weight loss might have just been dehydration.
like i said above: two days to settle then offer her food. :)

Glad you found her

Great news!

Oh, what a relief! Give her an extra juicy mouse!

Congrats! They are pretty resilient creatures. As long as she stayed warm enough, she is probably okay. Keep an eye out for signs of a respiratory infection though just in case (any wheezing, fluid from the mouth etc.). Otherwise once she's settled feed her and be happy!

Always glad to hear when these stories turn out well.