Coaxing out of small spaces

My adult corn just found her way into a small space that I can't reach into. Any recommendations for how to coax her to come out? I tried warmth and a mouse already to no avail.

Is she in her viv or out?

Out, not certain where she went but I have a gerneral idea of the pretty small area.

Without telling us what she's trapped in it's pretty hard to say... I would block all but one exit (if needed) and wait right there!! She may not come out for food unless hungry but that's your next step if she doesn't come out on her own. If you have to leave, sprinkle flour or similar at the doors and windows and it will help you track her movements.

Well, if she's an adult, you have a very good chance of finding her. Look along all the walls. Under things. She could be rooms away. Also look up- on shelves, windows, anything. Especially look after dark. You can try masking tape traps- leave tangles of masking tape along walls. If you catch her in a tape trap, be careful removing the tape. You can use cooking oil to help get it off.

Originally Posted by Onarian

My adult corn just found her way into a small space that I can't reach into. Any recommendations for how to coax her to come out? I tried warmth and a mouse already to no avail.

I would say turn the AC down real cold. If they get cold they'll look for a warmer spot.

Good Luck!

She escaped out of her viv while I was transporting her in my brand new, 3 day old 2010 Prius. Its a bit embarrassing but you need the facts to help.

I think that she either went up under the dashboard or into one of the two heating vent pipes that are under the front seats. I've already pulled apart the dash as well as checking under and in all of the seats and trunk. If she got into the heating system I have no idea if she got stuck or has died. But, its been about 12 hours and I haven't seen any blood or smelled anything, so I'm hoprful that she's alright. Because she's in the car I can't hook up a heating pad and make a nice warm nest to attract her but I tried putting hand warmers in places throughout the car to try to coax her into a warm spot. Also I left a f/t mouse, which she usually eats voraciously in the car over a tub of hot water to keep it from cooling too rapidly. I'm planning on getting a live feeder and putting it in a screen top cage to perhaps coax her out with sounds and smells of food.

Does anyone have any other ideas?

I think you're just going to have to wait till she comes out...You could try a bottle trap. You cut the top quarter off a two liter soda bottle and put it back together with the mouth of the bottle pointing in. Tape it. Put a mouse inside. She can get in, but most likely can't get out. I'd set out a bowl of water for her on the floor of the car. I'd set tape traps all over the floor. Maybe put some appealing hides on the floor.

Excellent ideas! I'll go get a bottle, mouse and tape after class and set up the traps. Thank you.

Ah, yes, the flour trick won't help if she's in your car She will come out if she possibly can, try not to panic. Good luck.