I sucks that your Nake has escaped. Snakes sure are good at it. DH has I think about 50 snakes at last count. All different ages. We recently lost a hatchling and found it. Look for warm places, like DVD players, behind the fridge, back of computer. I also accidently let 3 escape (all about 2 years old) when DH was OS last year and found all 3 still in the house. So you do have a chance. I hope he turns up soon.
You could also ring your local wires and fire station and leave them details. I know here where I live the firemen will come if they are not busy.
Did you all know its actually illegal to kill a snake? The majority of snakes are protected. Its much more advisable to phone the RSPCA, or wildlife organisations to relocate snakes rather than kill them.
If I found a baby python, I would leave them alone, I love snakes but I would think it was a native and not try to catch it. I probably would encourage it to live in my yard by keeping the dogs away as I would worry about them harming it. But that is me, I love snakes... I love keeping them in the gardens.
Nake update: Well Nake was found by flatmate in the bath last night but he didn't wake DP and tell him, so of course this morning Nake had gone again.. Flatmate in BIGGGG trouble for not waking him up last night.. And flatmate is scared of Nake, so wouldn't put him back lol.
Helle - Would DP get fined? I have no idea.. Probably.. I wont tell if you don't
Poor Nake. I hope you'll find him soon. Have you checked all warm spots? Under/behind the fridge? Under the sofa/bed? Behind the TV? Under the DVD player?
Maybe put a hot water bottle in the corner of a room and pray that he is drawn to it... Otherwise I heard of another trick:
Get a plastic jar with a screw lid (like the one that you can buy peaches in), cut a hole of the size of your snake in it, add a few 'air holes', put some food (dead mice/ pinkies) in it and walk away! IF the snake makes its way into the jar and eats the food, it gets too big to get out through the same hole. Then just unscrew the lid and voila! You caught yourself a snake. This also works with plastic bottles, but I think you have to cut the bottle open to get the snake out... I think I'd prefer the jar option! Another method to catch a snake is to use sticky traps (that you would normally use for mice/ rats). Just keep checking the trap all the time so your poor Nake doesn't wear himself out trying to get off!! Then when he is caught, use a cotton bud dipped in vegetable oil to remove him from the sticky trap (the oil will 'un-stick' the snake without harming it).
HTH
Last edited by Raupe; March 20th, 2011 at 07:59 PM.
: Internet crashed... had to add a few suggestions
I was going to suggest that Nake would probably still be in the house, and he got found in the bath. He may still be in the house, I hope you find him again soon . My old Sensei used to have a python, and he used to let it out of its enclosure, it used to get into all sorts of peculiar places in the house. Hanging from the curtain rail (between curtain and glass) is the only one I can remember though. Oh, and under the couch. Good luck.
Hmm, thanks everyone for your suggestions.. We have checked everywhere and he hasn't been found again Raupe, we will try your suggestion with the bottle and mouse.. Will have to wait til tomorrow night though.. No one has been home much and DP has been at work all day today and will be tomorrow.. And I have to get a bottle.. The only thing is, when they eat aren't you supposed to leave them alone?
Maybe after he's eaten the bait, let him sit in the bottle for an hour or two (or five?) before you get him out? So he's got some time to digest. Good luck hun!
BellyBelly Life Subscriber
. My old Sensei used to have a python, and he used to let it out of its enclosure, it used to get into all sorts of peculiar places in the house. Hanging from the curtain rail (between curtain and glass) is the only one I can remember though. Oh, and under the couch. Good luck.
Raupe, we will try your suggestion with the bottle and mouse.. Will have to wait til tomorrow night though.. No one has been home much and DP has been at work all day today and will be tomorrow.. And I have to get a bottle.. The only thing is, when they eat aren't you supposed to leave them alone?
Maybe after he's eaten the bait, let him sit in the bottle for an hour or two (or five?) before you get him out? So he's got some time to digest. Good luck hun!
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks