Escaped

[MissterDog]

Yes, I’m way in the minority here, but I’m not nearly as paranoid about a loose snake as almost everyone else. I have maybe just had good luck, but snake’s “loose” in my house have never been an issue. They are not as stupid or helpless as people seem to assume.
Just my own little opinion.
It was quite amusing that the “live trap” was so effective. I was fully expecting the possibility of having to look for her in the morning, but in the morning there she was resting under the couch right near the coffee table where I left her. The heater was because it was winter, and I knew she would not stray far from it.

You can do whatever you want with your snake, but if majority is saying this is a bad practice it's best not to encourage others to do the same thing.

You've been lucky so far and that luck may not extend to other owners. Frankly it's a bad example that I hope others don't follow. You may be convinced there are no risks involved in your personal experience but there is no gaurantee that will apply to everyone.

If things have been working for you then great! But don't assume everyone will have the same results and promote a careless practice.