HELP!!! lost my 12in BP in my CAR!!!

[sarah_bell1990]

how can i find him? im worried he will somehow find his way out of my car... he just ate yesterday and is on an 8 day feeding sched... so he wont be hungry for at least another 7 days. i put a heating pad and a hide box in there, is that enough? please help!!!

[Jay_Bunny]

Why is your ball python in your car only a day after feeding? As far as finding them. They can squeeze their way into some pretty tight spots. They can get into the mechanics of your seats, into your dash, etc.

[mpkeelee]

check under the seats first. on the way back from the vet my wife would let her crawl on her lap, one day she kinda dazed out or whatever and the snake was under the seat sleepin

[wilomn]

Turn your car on. Put the heater on high and hope he comes out before he cooks. With the cold most of the country is experiencing his meal could rot before it digests. If you do turn the heater on, keep checking regularly. Don't do this in a garage with the door closed.

[sarah_bell1990]

i just got him today, and didnt know he had eaten until i asked what he was eating. its 60 degrees outside right now, is it likely his meal will rot? how long does that take?

[sarah_bell1990]

and i already tore my car apart looking for him for the last hour or so.

[CoolioTiffany]

Dang my Pastel got out Yesterday, how did your Ball python get out exactly?

Do what wilomn said, it's your best bet, even in that 60 degree weather.

[cinderbird]

i just had this happen with a baby boa..

look EVERYWHERE. get someone who knows cars and how to take apart certain pieces. If you know where he was when he got out, start there.

I ended up finding my girl inside the passenger seat gears that control the arm rest. If my friends who knew cars weren't there i would have NEVER found her. Granted, i have a Nissan and apparently they are held together by locking plastic pins (???) but it was useful to have someone there who knew how to take the car apart and put it back together.

For future reference, always SECURE reptiles in snake bags or taped transport deli cups. I hope you find him.

[sarah_bell1990]

he was sitting on the passengers lap, and i guess he sneakily got of her lap?

[sarah_bell1990]

so ive had the heat on in my car for 2 hours and havent seen him, i have to work at 7 am so i cant stay out there much longer... i dont know what to do?! does anyone have any other ideas? i have the heat pad out there under a hide, but im worried he will get too cold during the night. please, help!