I went to purchase a ball python in person via paypal. The owner pulled the snakes out and showed me, and closed them back up in boxes. The paypal wasn't working correctly and all the attention were to that issue. We drove a half a mile to my house and we made the transaction. I opened up the boxes to double check and the female pastel was gone. She was around 400-500 grams and escaped inside the car when we were trying to work out the paypal. We checked every seat coil, as well as under every single mat and crevice from the drivers seat back. We took apart 80% of the dash and STILL couldn't find her. Does anyone have any insight as to what we should do? He refunded the money but I am worried about the snake and so is he. I would rather have the snake safe. After two long hours he finally went home and I gave him a thawed small rat, and a hide. I told him to put hot water bottles in the hide next to the mouse. I am worried because the temp gets really cold at night around here, and I do not want the snake to die.


Any other ideas?