I'm Back...But Auryn's Missing.

[AzureN1ght]

Hi guys! It's been awhile (a very LONG while) since I've lurked around BP.net. How IS everyone?!

I'm posting today because I'm at work having a panic attack and I know that you guys are probably the only people in my life who can understand completely. Wednesday late afternoon I unlatched Auryn's tub to get him more water, and after I replaced it--for the first time ever--I forgot to re-latch the tub.

Because Auryn hasn't been eating for me for over 3 months, I've been trying to bother him only every couple of days for water changes and once a week to try and feed him. When I went to check on him this morning, I found his tub empty. Auryn has been with me over two years and this is the first time I've ever been careless enough to forget to latch the tub. I searched this morning around the tub & in the computer room (where he lives) for half an hour before I had to leave for work.

I'm SO worried about him. He hasn't been eating for me; I've tried F/T, P/K, and Live (I currently have 2 mice who have been living with me for months). Outside of Auryn's tub, the condo I'm living in doesn't stay BP-friendly warm. I have to work till 6 tonight and my boyfriend works from 10AM - Midnight, so I can't ask him to look for Auryn during the day today.

For those of you who have had snakes go MIA, could you give me some search advice so I can relax a little and have a plan of action for when I get home? In the past, I've read on the forums to search EVERY nook and cranny near the enclosure because they typically don't go far. Has this been your experience?

[Little B-Py]

I haven't had one escape but I have read look in tight, dark spaces. I would assume closets, under beds and cushions, etc.

G/L finding him though.

[Spaniard]

I've had 2 incidents and I found both very close to the area they got out from. One snake under the couch and the other snake was behind the mini fridge in the bar area of my basement. Both were within a 15 foot radius of they cages. Its definitely heartstopping and I wish you good luck finding him.

[Laooda]

Hey girl!

So sorry to hear that he's out. I'm SURE you'll find him... don't worry, please keep us posted...

[JeffJ]

check all small tight spaces in the area, especially the ones that may offer heat, like anther user said, Fridges and other appliances.

[Freakie_frog]

First breath.. panic will make you miss him..

Start slow one thing I learn from some way smarter that me is when your looking for something change you POV. Sit in the middle of the room and start looking. Just looking. Then start at one wall and look every where.

Think about what things a Ball would seek out.. tight, warm, out of the way places.

[AzureN1ght]

Thanks so much you guys...I'm feeling a little calmer now. I'm so glad to see that FF and Miss L are still around.

[Freakie_frog]

Are you kidding I ain't going no where.. They going to have to run me off with torches and pitch forks before I....Naa who am kidding

I'm also gald to see you back around..

Welcome Back.!

[JeffFlanagan]

I've had 2 incidents and I found both very close to the area they got out from.

Same here. I've had a few escapes over the years, and they've always been within a few feet of their tub in a small dark space.

[Nate]

Hey there


Welcome back!

I think he will show up when and where you're least expecting it