Escape

[MontyAndMelissa]

So, I'm on vacation. My boyfriend, who is watching monty, has called me two days in a row to tell me she's gotten out. Luckily our room isn't big. But this time she was between the mattress and box spring. I'm really concerned that if she keeps getting out she is going to get injured. He is going to feed her today in hopes that she won't get out. Any suggestions on how to keep her in her tank? This is a problem that needs an immediate fix, so don't suggest I get a rack system or a better tank, please. I am not made of money.

[T_Sauer]

How long have you had Monty? What type of set up do you have the snake in and what are you using as a top or door??? ...... It's like your wanting us to teach you how to bake a loaf of bread but all you have brought to the table is a bag of flour ....

[The Golem]

Based on the information provided: Close the door!

[Kata]

Well not knowing what your setup is makes it a bit more difficult. If you have an aquarium type setup with a screen cover place something heavy on both sides of the top to make it more difficult for him to escape would be an immediate solution and then pick up locks asap.

[KMG]

Well like the others said I don't see how we can help without more information. If the cage has the proper security to keep the snake inside then the escapes would be human error. If the cage is as secure as you can make it then it is not a proper cage and another should be purchased be it a rack, tank, PVC, etc.

[DVirginiana]

Same as what everyone else is saying; we need more information.

If the snake has never escaped before and suddenly escaped twice since your bf has been watching it, my guess is human error.

[C2tcardin]

my guess is human error.

Yup, time for a new boyfriend. LOL j/k

[h20hunter]

Going to feed her in hopes she doesn't get out?

Sorry?

How about fix the issue about not having an apparently even remotely secure enclosure.

[Albert Clark]

So, I'm on vacation. My boyfriend, who is watching monty, has called me two days in a row to tell me she's gotten out. Luckily our room isn't big. But this time she was between the mattress and box spring. I'm really concerned that if she keeps getting out she is going to get injured. He is going to feed her today in hopes that she won't get out. Any suggestions on how to keep her in her tank? This is a problem that needs an immediate fix, so don't suggest I get a rack system or a better tank, please. I am not made of money.

We do need to know what type of enclosure you have to give the best remedy. In general, he has to pay more attention to the security of the animal. Escapes of reptiles from their enclosures is dangerous for the animal and it makes the reptile community look very bad when she shows up at your neighbors bathroom or living room while they have company! You guys might want to think seriously about putting a sign up next to the enclosure that reads " MAKE SURE TANK IS LOCKED". Stay in peace and not pieces.

[MontyAndMelissa]

I've had monty almost a year. I'm using a glass tank with a lid hinged in the middle. She has never gotten out before. I don't see how it's human error if he hasn't touched the enclosure since I left 3 days ago. The lid is closed. My boyfriend has owned ball pythons before so no, I don't need a new boyfriend, thanks for that suggestion. The only time she even brings her head to the top of the tank is when it's feeding time. I've had him check the heat lamp to make sure it's on. Her water is full and fresh. The lid of the tank and the tank itself. Have a spot to lock the lid down, but only on one side, I have a carribeaner on the side that can lock, so we've ruled out it being that side of the tank. The lid I have on there isn't the lid that came with the tank, but it is the correct size. The best remedy I can think of is to get some of that thick foam tape and add it to the inside of the lid so there are no gaps and the lid practically has to be forced on.