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Loose Redtail!!!!

reptile_addict

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She is about 24" and about to shed. The house is about 70-75 degrees. I was going to an Office Supply store to get more binder clips to hold the top down and when I got back she was gone!!!! I am woried since we have 3 dogs around the house. Any suggestions on where to look?!?!? I have looked everywhere I can think of. She is bigger around than a quarter. Should I lower the temps in the house and set out some heat pads? Please help someone!!!!!
 
I gotta admit, this took longer than I'd anticipated

If you house is already that cold, lowering the temps could kill a boa. You need to start you search in the immediate area, working your way further out, and look everywhere. Under cabinets, inside chairs, in boxes in closets. No spot should be considered unlikely or too small.
 
Well, I searched the entire area, I looked under the bead behind it, Behind the stereo. I need to still look in the closet. There is 1 problem with the closet, there is a hole in the wall leading to who knows where.
 
I am surprised I'm even thinking this, let alone going to say it...

But why am I not surprised its you? :shrugs:

I think you should just stick with the dogs and let that be the only pets you have. I don't care what your parents do or how much experience they've got with reptiles. Obviously all that experience isn't helping any to keep reptiles alive or safe.

Far too many 'deaths' and disappearances in your past...if you were capable of taking care of them in the proper fashion there wouldn't be nearly as many instances of accidents around your home involving your reptilian hostages.

Accidents do happen, but they're usually a rarity when things are done correctly.


As for the snake, I honestly hope it finds a better home in its search...hopefully before it finds the belly of a dog. :rolleyes:
 
What the hell is your problem? I am searching for help not looking to be put down. I already said I was going to get binder clips to hold the top down!!! What more could I have done??? I was trying to fix the problem not make more. You are not going to be worth starting another argument and everyone wanting me to leave like what happened before, if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.

Thanks for the post CAV
 
A friend of mine lost a red tail...He found it 3 months later on his boat...don't ask me how she got there...I haven't figured it out yet either.
Good luck R_A...keep us posted.
 
reptile_addict said:
What the hell is your problem? I am searching for help not looking to be put down. I already said I was going to get binder clips to hold the top down!!! What more could I have done??? I was trying to fix the problem not make more. You are not going to be worth starting another argument and everyone wanting me to leave like what happened before, if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.

Thanks for the post CAV

Her problem is the fact that you are negligent with your animals. I'd say that's a fair problem to have, wouldn't you?

When did you get this redtail? Why has it taken so long to get binder clips? Why didn't you put something heavy on the tank or sterilite while you were out getting binder clips? Are you in your new reptile room? If so, why is it not escape proof?
 
No I am not in the reptile room, I don't get that til we start to build our new house, next spring. I just need some help, not be harassed
 
reptile_addict said:
No I am not in the reptile room, I don't get that til we start to build our new house, next spring. I just need some help, not be harassed


Let's think about this.

You've lost numerous snakes in the past due to owner error. These range from cohabitating a house snake and a corn in the same tank and one eating the other, to drowning a snake in a bath and other sudden deaths.

So, you start a new thread sayinng that you lost your redtail.

There are <b> hundreds </b> of threads on finding lost snakes---why not use the search feature so you don't get <i> harassed </i>?
 
I have a problem with irresponsible people keeping pets they don't have the know-how nor the maturity to care for. THAT is my problem, and you've demonstrated your lack of knowledge several times in the past.

I don't care if you were on the way to the office supply store or not, common sense dictates that if you knew it was an unreliable container and were going to fix it with clips...you'd put a couple of bricks on the lid until you got back. Also, if I knew I had a hole in the back of my closet big enough for a snake, I'd have had it covered long ago to keep unwanted vermin out and my snakes in if they were to ever escape.

I lost an adult male corn a month ago, didn't see me posting on here asking for help finding it. I found it 6 days later crawling on the bed thats in the snake room. Besides that, I only know of one person in my area who could have physically come to help look for it. There's only so much help people online can give you other than the obvious.

A quick search on the forum quickly points all the tricks for finding a lost snake and where to look. Guess that search button is scary to click, eh?

Either you must have the worst luck imaginable, or you're an attention-getter. I agree with Joe, considering the reception you've received in the past...why on Earth would you post something like this only to get more flack?

Btw, if you're sooo busy looking, how can you reply to this thread every few minutes? If the snake is in shed, it can't see as well and probably isn't in the moving mood. I'd look some place close and low for it to hold up till it sheds and is more active.

Added in a few mins later: I think you need a serious wakeup call and slap into reality. I'm not being mean just to be mean, anyone can tell you I am not usually like this. But I get sick of carelessness on your part and sitting back and watching and waiting to see which one will be next.

Just because a corn snake is $30 doesn't make it "easily replaceable". Just because a baby red-tail is $90 doesn't make it a "minor setback". They're all real animals and should be cared for the the BEST of your ability. If you can't do that, then you have no business buying them in the first place. With your track record, I wouldn't trust you to keep feeder mice alive.

Having a passion for reptiles is one thing, but to get them and be careless with them is inexcusable to say the least. When you can get to the point of being responsible and feeling more mature about the care and upkeep of your pets, then maybe you should try reptiles one more time. But until then, get a pet rock..
 
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Joejr14 said:
Let's think about this.

You've lost numerous snakes in the past due to owner error. These range from cohabitating a house snake and a corn in the same tank and one eating the other, to drowning a snake in a bath and other sudden deaths.

So, you start a new thread sayinng that you lost your redtail.

There are <b> hundreds </b> of threads on finding lost snakes---why not use the search feature so you don't get <i> harassed </i>?

Because he wanted to start this nice argument. :duck:
 
reptile_addict said:
The other threads are based on finding corn snakes, this is regarding a redtail. What is the Differance??? The temps they can stand

ROFL!

So you come on here and ask if you should <b> lower </b> the temps?!?!?!?!
 
reptile_addict said:
The other threads are based on finding corn snakes, this is regarding a redtail. What is the Differance??? The temps they can stand
I hate to say it but you should know the temperature range of the boa before you get the snake. Much less you should do research and try to find out. I'm not trying to be mean or evil or get on your case - just stating what I believe to be fact. That warm and cold side in the boa's viv?...those are your temperatures (assuming they're correct). I'm sure they could survive for a bit below that but they shouldn't. Look high with a boa - they like to climb. Don't lower the temperature but you could set a heat pad out. USE THE SEARCH FEATURE. All snakes are basically the same for finding them. Look, look, look again and maybe you'll get lucky and they'll come out for food. In my experience it has been stumbling accross the snake by accident a few days (or weeks) later that has found them. I wish you luck although I suggest you use something stronger than binder clips for a boa.

~Katie
 
R_A, i take back my offer of support from previous threads, i mean who wants a neonate red tailed boa running loose?

You got a red tailed boa with FIRST having a 100% secure enclosure?
Sorry but i make sure my corn Viv's are 100% escape proof, and my RT B's Viv is locked town tighter then Alcatraz segregation unit was.

As to advice, i agree with cav, try the immediate area first, and i mean every hole, every peace of clothing, other materials, and anywhere you think is 2 small for it to go. Search it twice, before going to another area just to be sure.
 
Well, bummer for you RA. While you are looking for help, I can not back you up on this one AT ALL! Everything everyone has pointed out here is pretty much fact, and it's unfortunate that you neither know the proper temps for your new acquisition, nor have you taken the adequate steps to ensure it's safety and security.

Fooled once, shame on you, fooled twice, shame on me . . . I won't be fooled twice, you had my benefit of the doubt once before.

Good luck,
D80
 
Joejr14 said:
There are <b> hundreds </b> of threads on finding lost snakes---why not use the search feature so you don't get <i> harassed </i>?

Because the little puke needs attention. School is out and he misses his SPED buddies.
 
PtDnsr said:
I hate to say it but you should know the temperature range of the boa before you get the snake. Much less you should do research and try to find out. I'm not trying to be mean or evil or get on your case - just stating what I believe to be fact. That warm and cold side in the boa's viv?...those are your temperatures (assuming they're correct). I'm sure they could survive for a bit below that but they shouldn't. Look high with a boa - they like to climb. Don't lower the temperature but you could set a heat pad out. USE THE SEARCH FEATURE. All snakes are basically the same for finding them. Look, look, look again and maybe you'll get lucky and they'll come out for food. In my experience it has been stumbling accross the snake by accident a few days (or weeks) later that has found them. I wish you luck although I suggest you use something stronger than binder clips for a boa.

~Katie


I meant that those are the temps in the house, His enclosure is 94 on the warm side and 73 on the cool side.
 
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