good to hear from you!

Mine has gone off feed for a couple months each winter, but he always comes back around when he's ready.

As for the escape - I left a cage door open once but found him only a few feet away checking out a closet. I'm sure you'll find your boy once you have a chance to really search. Doesn't help the panic much though, I know!

Gosh if my boa ever escaped I'd be much more worried, but the BP is pretty likely to be found on or near the floor, which really narrows things down.

GOOD LUCK! POST PICS SOON!