My first baby snake!

[Bogertophis]

Th garage wasn't too much colder I think, maybe 5 degrees? It occurred to me later that he had been next to the freezer so was actually probably warmer. And alright, I won't feed him for a bit, though I'm pretty sure he was already looking at my finger like he wanted to eat it. Also the heat source was actually still running just in case...I hadn't turned it off yet. I have been checking with my heat gun, though.

Okay, you're seeing him, we're not- & have no idea how cold it is where you are. Use your best judgement about when to feed him, but give him a few days at the very least to rehydrate- remember that regurgitations can actually kill a snake & should be avoided always, & poor hydration can result in the inability to digest. Hydration first before food, always. I hope he's alright- & when you get a chance, pay attention to his breathing to listen for squeaking-whistling-crackling sounds & watch for bubbling in his mouth that can indicate an RI. All the best-

*Make SURE he cannot escape again- snakes remember how they got out & will try again.* You're also lucky he's alive & not injured- snakes seeking warmth under appliances like refrigerators & freezers have gotten tangled & killed by running motors. Please be more careful- I'm very happy he "dodged it" this time, but next time might not go so well. Snakes don't understand the danger from human things.