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Doug2
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 Emergency Everyone respond baby BRB on the loose

Okay I got a savu and a baby Brazilian rainbow boa for my birthday. Ive had them both 2 nights today I decided to just check out the BRB and hes gone she was in a tub I used to use for ball pythons and one of the holes was to big so she slipped out. I’ve had snakes escape before but not baby’s I’m so worried I’ve been searching about an hour and need to find him quick. So far I have put out a few boles of water, some humidity hides, normal hides, moist bedding, heat hide, and am turning my humidifier on now. I know that hes still in the room since the room has no way out and the crack under the door is to tiny for an ant to crawl through. Do you suggest I put out glue traps? I am afraid it would hurt him but anything to get her back right? Shes only about 16in long and could be anywhere. How long do you think she has until she cant make it anymore? I’m just so worried because shes just a small baby and so sensitive can anyone help me or give me extra tips to finding her.

Anything would be appreciated

-Doug



04/24/09  05:38pm

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Mel110289
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  Message To: Doug2   In reference to Message Id: 1992540


 Emergency Everyone respond baby BRB on the loose

i wouldn’t worry bout it. she will show up when she decides to come out. i lost mine once for over 2 weeks before i found her outside in our flowers... a lady that runs the local pet store up here told me she lost one for over 10months! and she found it alive... so breath deep and just keep looking. she will show herself soon!



04/25/09  12:45am

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Big Slick Serpents
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  Message To: Doug2   In reference to Message Id: 1992540


 Emergency Everyone respond baby BRB on the loose

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Okay I got a savu

What’s a savu?

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and a baby Brazilian rainbow boa for my birthday.

Nice! Happy Birthday!

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Ive had them both 2 nights today I decided to just check out the BRB and hes gone she was in a tub I used to use for ball pythons and one of the holes was to big so she slipped out.

"and he’s gone she was in"??? What?!?!

Are you talking about two snakes (a he and she) that got away???

Your message isn’t really too clear (except for the fact that you didn’t provide a properly secured enclosure).

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Do you suggest I put out glue traps?

Sure...if you want to injure or possibly kill your new pet...use a glue trap.

WTH?!?!

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I am afraid it would hurt him but anything to get her back right?

No...not anything!!

How about (after you find the BRB) you do "anything and everything" to make sure you have a secure enclosure!!!

An ounce of prevention...!!!!

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I’m just so worried because shes just a small baby and so sensitive can anyone help me or give me extra tips to finding her.

Here’s what you do...

(Assuming you’re correct and the BRB can’t leave the room) Pick a corner of the room to start and look in, on, behind around and under EVERYTHING and move in a sweeping pattern moving checked items and furniture into the areas that were just checked.

This is a common sense approach to searching a room...I’m sure you could have figured this out on your own if I were to hide a check for 1-Million Dollars!!! Treat your snake’s health and safety with the same sense of urgency.

In 30+ years of reptile ownership...I’ve never had any animal "escape"! I have gotten distracted before while cleaning a cage and had a few go for a stroll on me...But I knew their enclosures were open!

I hope you find your BRB soon...because as a baby BRB...it really needs 95% humidity (which I’m sure your room isn’t at that level) and some sort of heat source to prevent getting very sick.



04/25/09  01:37am

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Fairy Frog Mother
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  Message To: Big Slick Serpents   In reference to Message Id: 1992746


 Emergency Everyone respond baby BRB on the loose

Just how many forums here did you post on?
And yeah Adhesive+snake= bad.

Was the tub not closed properly? Or was it a cheap one they can push their way out of? Or are the vent holes too big? Trying to figure that out.

Good luck and hope you find her soon.



04/25/09  09:56am

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Doug2
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  Message To: Fairy Frog Mother   In reference to Message Id: 1992838


 Emergency Everyone respond baby BRB on the loose

I found her and shes in a securely locked cage.


THANK GOD!

-Doug

BTW I only posted it on 2 forums. And yes 1 of the vent holes was to big because it used be be for ball pythons.



04/25/09  10:55am

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Big Slick Serpents
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  Message To: Doug2   In reference to Message Id: 1992869


 Emergency Everyone respond baby BRB on the loose

Spend the necessary $10 on a new tub that is secure or can be made secure.

Her life (and health) depend on it!

I’m glad you found her!!!



04/25/09  02:00pm

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Doug2
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  Message To: Big Slick Serpents   In reference to Message Id: 1992960


 Emergency Everyone respond baby BRB on the loose

I did get a new tub with a locking lid.


-Doug



04/26/09  10:32am

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Fairy Frog Mother
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  Message To: Doug2   In reference to Message Id: 1993314


 Emergency Everyone respond baby BRB on the loose

I was just teasin ya bout the number of posts. Id be frantic if one of mine got out. So very glad you found it so quickly.
Its crazy the advice some people will give you about snakes that is so way off base! I know a fair amount about them...and still I learn new things every week if not every day.



04/26/09  08:37pm


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