I did shut the heater down and drain the heated water upon her discovery. I figured removing the warm would entice her to find new digs.
Physically prying her out isn't an option as the tank sits in a metal pan so there is no side access to push her out and not enough clearance for me to be able to get my hands around her. No luck in maneuvering a coathanfer turned snake hook in on her. She found herself a right old fortress.
The utility closet also houses my hvac system. So I've turned my main house ac off as well. I took duct tape and sealed off all the nooks and crannies that would allow her into my duct work or the crawl space.
I have some live ASFs... she's never fed on one before but it's the only rodent currently available. Do you think that would be enticing or should i go buy a rat which is what she normally eats? I'lll try a cardboard box with a critter keeper and live rodent inside at the opposite end of the closet.
Otherwise my option is poke her until she gets annoyed lol
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