she was like a rat detector. Wherever the rat was, she'd start slowly moving towards it

That's amazing. I've never let my snakes loose in my room. Too much furniture for them to hide under. But it sounds like she did a good job! If I ever lose a rat in my room I might give it a try.

They're both lovely snakes. Here's my boy, Alexander.



And his eventual girlfriend, Belle. She's a bit snippy, I'm afraid.