Ball python escaped.... I'm an idiot and can't find him

[tttaylorrr]

we just had another forum member post about an escapee, and here was my advice that helped them find their noodle:

keep calm.

keep your search close to the enclosure; i've never had an escaped ball python go more than 10ft, and usually less.

be as thorough as you possibly can, and only move on from one area to the next once you are 100% certain the snake is not there.

even if you see a spot and think there's no way he's in there, guess what? he'll likely be there.

and you do not stop looking until they are found.

EDIT: couches seem to be a lure for an escapee. you might need to tear into any furniture you have that's close to the enclosure.