Quote Originally Posted by BallP View Post
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?
Wow, very tough scenario! I feel bad for all involved. Most times snakes go missing in the home so this is quite a bit more perplexing. Can you park the car inside a indoor garage? That would eliminate a big part of the risk to the snake. Hopefully the garage can or has heat. Try not to start the engine and get as many friends and or family to help. Did you guys check the trunk yet? Pop that hood and get a few high powered flashlights! Were the snakes on the front seat, back seat, floor? I think your going to have to have 1 person underneath the car with a flashlight as well as inside and out the vehicle. You can also try to leave a couple of f/t mice on the floor of the vehicle front and back and both sides. Be vigilant and stay positive. You can do this!!!!!!!!!! Good luck! Stay in peace and not pieces. I hope you find her and keep us posted!