This might present a bit of a problem....

[lasweetswan]

Hole in wall:


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Snake in hole:

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[Aes_Sidhe]

Uhh That's errmmmm A PROBLEM.. Do you Own Snake Hook???
If yes That's a best course of Action here... but be gentle with it...

[RestlessRobie]

Option 2 is to make the hole a little bigger please let us know how this turns out
Robie

[Driver]

Another option would be to cut the hole to be the size of a standard outlet box. You should be able to get your hand in a hole that size. Once you get it out that way. Go to lowes and get a retro fit box and a blank wall plate to cover it up with.
Good news is he/she only has 16" to move around so its not like its going to be crawling all over your house.
Or just wait it out. It will come out sooner or later just need to be there with it does.
Good look.

[bp-guy]

ive seen someone get their snake out of something that that on youtube by using a f/t rat but it mightnot work if you are standing right their you might need to make a scent trail but feat a f/t rat up with blow dryier and she might be interested in comming out

[mpkeelee]

Try to lure it out with food or cut the hole bigger and just patch it up after. With cold weather coming I would try to get it out ASAP and worry about repairs later.

[lasweetswan]

Try to lure it out with food or cut the hole bigger and just patch it up after. With cold weather coming I would try to get it out ASAP and worry about repairs later.

I'm in Florida, so luckily, am not too concerned about cold weather. However, I imagine that the foundation that he is laying on is just concrete is not warm at all, and I am concerned about that, although ambient temp in the house sits anywhere from 76-80 F.

I unfortunately do not have a snake hook. If he doesn't come out by tonight, and I can get a view of the inside of the hole, we are going to cut into the wall that is the inside of the adjacent closet, given that there are no barriers.

As far as luring with prey, I am not certain this idea will work. He's a very private eater and wont even strike at a rat on tongs. He has to be in his tub, in the dark and I lay the rat inside.

I will definitely keep you all updated

[llovelace]

You can make hook using a wire hanger, the snake is between studs, so basically he can't leave that section of the wall (hopefully).

[llovelace]

also, try blow drying a rat in the room, maybe the scent will atrract him.

[lasweetswan]

You can make hook using a wire hanger, the snake is between studs, so basically he can't leave that section of the wall (hopefully).

You're exactly right, he can't leave. He is in an area that is about 3 feet long and 4 inches wide.