Ball python in heating vent. Please help

[Neal]

Well right now I have a motion detector set up by the vent that will alert me of any movement. I have to sleep.

is the mouse as bait idea worth it? I will need to run to the pet store tomorrow if so.

It's worth a shot but you need to monitor the mouse, also you can use a hairdryer to heat it up and blow the smell into the heating vent and hopefully your snake will come out.

[wienkeg]

If you can't reach him, baiting with a mouse is good idea. When he gets hungry, he'll come find it

Also might try setting up something warm outside the heating vent. Water bottle / heat pad. He may seek the heat as well.

Good luck!