Welcome back !!!

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Congrats! Missing ones always seem to turn up after you've written them off as gone for good. And they always act like it wasn't their fault. "Didn't you read my note? I just wanted to vacation across the house!"

As far as the cat litter goes, if it is plain/unscented stuff, I would think he is probably okay; just watch to make sure he poops fine after he's eating again. Highly unlikely he ate any, but if he did it could be an impaction issue.

If it is scented, especially with strong scents like the ones that tend to react badly with small animals, you may need to keep an eye out for any respiratory issues. I know some essential oils and strong smells can irritate the lungs, but not which ones or if it would be in cat litter anyway. Might be worth having him slither through a wet towel to wipe off any residue just in case.

For now I would watch him closely at home for things that would need a vet. (I.e. open-mouth breathing, wheezing/popping, being extra lethargic or limp when held, excess saliva, etc.) If he's just stressed by his little "vacation", adding to it with a trip to a vet may not be the best if there aren't symptoms of anything that a vet needs to deal withx especially since you say he is shedding. For now, calm, quiet, a bit of food and some water are probably the most important things for him.

I'm not sure what you mean by feeling like jelly (in less you mean somewhat limp or not gripping onto you when held?), but if he still feels that way after he has had a few days to relax and has eaten/drank water, then see if you can describe it better to us or call a vet to ask.

Once again, congrats on finding him! And kudos to your mom for not being too freaked out by his sudden appearance. I'm sure that's a story she will have fun telling going forward.

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