HELP! I'm not a snake owner so I don't know anything and need some answers. My neighbor's 2-3 ft. ball python has escaped and has yet to be found. We live in an apt. building and we occupy one of the apts. nearest to the snake owners. I'm concerned as I have a 22-month old and a 5 day old newborn at home. Is there any risk to my children if this snake somehow makes it way into my apartment? Is there anything I can do to keep the snake away from them -- particularly at night as they sleep? Thank you for your help and advice.