Hey, I was visiting my parents yesterday at their house and decided to take my python down to show my brother. Long story short, it got through a gap into the ceiling and the roof is too low to crawl up to retreive her. Any suggestions on how to trap and catch her. please help because the old girl is being a drama queen and rekons she cant sleep in fear of being attacked. cheers
Lost my snake in roof of mums house
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JasonL
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How big is it?
Lewy
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I don't have any info on how to get him back but would like to now how the hell can you loos a snake in to the roof????
I would say goodbye to the snake! Roofs are hectic, so many hiding places.
My mums roof is frequently visited by wild pythons, and i have never actuall been able to see them , just hear them moving, seeing there shed, poo etc
My mums roof is frequently visited by wild pythons, and i have never actuall been able to see them , just hear them moving, seeing there shed, poo etc
pythons73
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It could also be birds,possum or even rodents untouchable,I gather it got out from the cage or whatever you had it in,If you no it went into the roof couldnt you grab it.Depending on if its feeding at the moment,you could try a rodent near the cap it went through.It would work alot better during the night,as their not that active during the day.That goes to show ppl that snakes in general are good escape artist,thats why they need to be in a secure cage,enclosure....IMO theres to many people losing there reptiles...
Jay84
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can you explain to us how it got out of your reach and far enough away to escape into a hole in the ceiling?
good luck in finding the poor thing. dont hold much hope
good luck in finding the poor thing. dont hold much hope
Pythons should never leave your home????
I have a Darwin python who I take to my kids schools on a regular basis for show and tell, as so many people are brought up to fear snakes. He has such a good temperament that he tolerates all the kids with no fuss what so ever, and the kids soon learn that although you should never go near a wild snake, pythons make fantastic pets! We also have a baby MD who will join these outings as soon as he gets over his "snap at everything that moves" attitude. So saying that pythons should never leave your home is going a tad far. I do agree that you should watch them every second if you have them out though! And that includes in your own home! Good luck finding your python, hope it all goes well.
I have a Darwin python who I take to my kids schools on a regular basis for show and tell, as so many people are brought up to fear snakes. He has such a good temperament that he tolerates all the kids with no fuss what so ever, and the kids soon learn that although you should never go near a wild snake, pythons make fantastic pets! We also have a baby MD who will join these outings as soon as he gets over his "snap at everything that moves" attitude. So saying that pythons should never leave your home is going a tad far. I do agree that you should watch them every second if you have them out though! And that includes in your own home! Good luck finding your python, hope it all goes well.
im not 100% sure but i think its illegal to take the animal from the licensed premises.
BUT, i already agreed to take my croc into my mates son's show and tell class soon. That will be look and DONT touch though.
BUT, i already agreed to take my croc into my mates son's show and tell class soon. That will be look and DONT touch though.
In SA you don't need to have a licence to keep one python, and each member of the household can own one licence free. If you intend to move the snake from one place to another for breeding purposes, you need a licence, and "loan" it for that purpose, but school trips, vet trips or short outings are permitted. Obviously for the safety/health of the snake, long outings are out! Unless you have heating while travelling that is! Each state has it's own laws, so check with Parks and wildlife in your area! My son wants a croc, but way too inexperienced for that just yet!
yeah im in SA too, but im still pretty sure even though you dont need a licence for just the one snake, you still have to abide by the rules.
I have never clarified this with parks and wildlife, but i still think they would frown upon it.
To me the first reason that comes to mine is the chance of it escaping when its not secured up in its own enclosure, or possible damage it *may* do to ones child, causing an uproar amongst parents.
Also, the croc is definately not for the inexperienced, i have nearly been nipped on a few occasions due to not being totally focused, and it becomes quite a handful when i try to get him out of the tank.
I have never clarified this with parks and wildlife, but i still think they would frown upon it.
To me the first reason that comes to mine is the chance of it escaping when its not secured up in its own enclosure, or possible damage it *may* do to ones child, causing an uproar amongst parents.
Also, the croc is definately not for the inexperienced, i have nearly been nipped on a few occasions due to not being totally focused, and it becomes quite a handful when i try to get him out of the tank.
We do abide by the rules, we checked out all the regulations before attempting this venture, and the kids don't handle the snake, they get to touch him one by one when he is being handled by me, myself and I, and only after using hand sanitiser. The parents are notified prior to the visit and if there are any objections we don't go in! I understand your concern but if our wonderfully natured snake seemed even slightly agitated on the day of a school visit, he would not go! (never, ever been a problem). We make sure he only goes when it suits him, never near a shed, a while after eating, etc, etc. There is NO danger of him escaping, as he never for one second leaves his sack (which is secured by me) unless I am handling him, and I never, ever put him down. When it comes to owning a python, rules are not made to be broken, and we would never do anything detrimental to the health and safety of our snake OR the kids!
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Long story short? Would actually be interesting to get the long story this time I think.....
I now hope that snakes are never available through pet shops in NSW. That is one law that protects the animals.
And I personally believe that should also be the case with cats and dogs, which should also require a licence to keep.
I now hope that snakes are never available through pet shops in NSW. That is one law that protects the animals.
And I personally believe that should also be the case with cats and dogs, which should also require a licence to keep.
Didn't actually mean for this to be such a big deal, just thought it was a little unreasonable to suggest that you should NEVER take your python out of the house, after all they may need vet treatment, or you may need to take it to a reptile expert for advice etc. Never is impossible. I never said I was unlicensed, just that in SA it isn't illegal to keep one python without one!
im not having a go at your janet.
i understand you are more than likely a very responsible parent and reptile owner.
I was more stating the fact that for someone to take python to another premises just to show someone, or taking your snake to a public soccer game for everyone to see is stupid and in my eye's should be governed, since afterall- someone not quite as keen eyed as you janet, may let their snake go for one second, and alas, it goes missing.
i understand you are more than likely a very responsible parent and reptile owner.
I was more stating the fact that for someone to take python to another premises just to show someone, or taking your snake to a public soccer game for everyone to see is stupid and in my eye's should be governed, since afterall- someone not quite as keen eyed as you janet, may let their snake go for one second, and alas, it goes missing.
Sorry I misunderstood, I did think you were having a go. All I try to achieve with the school visits, is proper education and understanding of reptiles. Take away the fear. Again, sorry I misunderstood. Good luck with the croc visit at your son's school, hope it all goes well!
loosing it in the roof sounds a bit hard. I had a story kinda the same...my lil brothers were over playing with my snakes and they neverlook where the head is going and they lost him in my couch. I had to cut the couch open to get him out.
reptilefan95
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Only way i think you might be able to get it back is to try and drip some mouse blood into that hole in the roof, then have the mouse in a plastic tank with a heat mat check every few hours to see if its come back!
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