There wont be any consequences at all. I mean they know how I am, always bringing home stray dogs and such. If I can keep the snake from them thats what I would rather do. If they find it, no big deal. I mean the worse thing they can do is have me put it in the garage... and thats heated so no big deal there. I wont get kicked out or anything like that. I just need to find out how to set it up.