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GarterGeek
03-08-2009, 04:57 PM
Hello!!! So, I'm new. I have two Eastern Common Garter Snakes, Bizet and Wagner. ( I like to name my garters after composers.) I also have a Kingsnake, Dorian.

Anyhow, I was planning to breed my pair this spring however; Bizet, my female, escaped her aquarium when the lid got bumped. :(The aquarium was being kept in my basement because it was the perfect brumation temperature. Well, my basement is a treasure-trove of impossible-to-find hiding places. If anybody had some tips for luring her out, I would really appreciate it. Could it be possible for a heating pad and container of worms to work? I thought about spreading flour around it so if she came around I'd know. Thanks. :)
adamanteus
03-08-2009, 04:58 PM
Hi Monika, and welcome to the forum.:)

I agree with you... a hot spot (and perhaps fresh water) would be a good start to luring her out.
Stefan-A
03-08-2009, 05:06 PM
Welcome aboard. :)
Snake lover 3-25
03-08-2009, 05:07 PM
hello and welcome to the forum!:)

yeah i think those are all good ideas.... and maybe put a hide there to convince her to stay.....


i was watching a show once and they tied bait to a sort of paprelike string when the snake swallowed it it was stuck to the string which was staked into the ground... when they found the snake they just cut the string...... think this would work?
ssssnakeluvr
03-08-2009, 05:08 PM
welcome to the forum!!!! we love pics here....
aSnakeLovinBabe
03-08-2009, 05:20 PM
hello and welcome to the forum!:)

yeah i think those are all good ideas.... and maybe put a hide there to convince her to stay.....


i was watching a show once and they tied bait to a sort of paprelike string when the snake swallowed it it was stuck to the string which was staked into the ground... when they found the snake they just cut the string...... think this would work?

I think that could cause major health problems for the snake! The snake would likely regurge it after realizing it was stuck anyway.

Spreading flour around does actually help. You can see very clearly when it's been disturbed.
Sid
03-08-2009, 05:20 PM
Welcome to the forum, Monika. Sorry to hear about your escapee. Not much I can add to the ideas you already have in mind for finding her, other than the adding water to list as James mention. Dehydration would be a really bad thing for her. Fingers crossed for you.
GarterGeek
03-08-2009, 05:23 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome, everybody! I'm sure I'll learn a lot

I'll probably make two or three cozy hiding spots with water and worms, hopefully that will work.
That string-idea was interesting. I like it. However, wouldn't it be possible for the snake to just regurgitate the string and bait?

Neat idea. Thanks, again. :)
gregmonsta
03-08-2009, 05:36 PM
Greetings :) ... crossing fingers for you.
Odie
03-08-2009, 06:55 PM
Hi, from Oregon, Monika :)
Snake lover 3-25
03-08-2009, 06:57 PM
I think that could cause major health problems for the snake! The snake would likely regurge it after realizing it was stuck anyway.

Spreading flour around does actually help. You can see very clearly when it's been disturbed.

idk lol just something that they used on animal cops the other day to catch some loose dangerous snakes..... it worked for them..... they caught them all...:)
aSnakeLovinBabe
03-08-2009, 07:53 PM
That string-idea was interesting. I like it. However, wouldn't it be possible for the snake to just regurgitate the string and bait?



yes. but It would also pose a serious health risk to the snake.... string + digestive tracts = really bad idea. I would definitely NOT go with that method.
olive oil
03-08-2009, 09:15 PM
Good luck finding your snake:)
guidofatherof5
03-08-2009, 10:09 PM
Welcome to the forum. Most of us have been where your at right now.
I had an idea for a snake trap. Here's the link. Hope it helps
http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/general-talk/4368-lost-snake-trap.html
mtolypetsupply
03-08-2009, 11:04 PM
Welcome, and best wishes for a speedy return of your little buddy!
drache
03-09-2009, 05:03 AM
welcome to the forum, Monika
and I hope Bizet turns up
jitami
03-09-2009, 08:42 AM
Welcome :) Good luck with your lost little one!
misskris
03-10-2009, 09:20 AM
welcome :)
anji1971
03-12-2009, 12:46 PM
Hello, and welcome!:)
Best of luck finding your MIA snakey!
count dewclaw
03-12-2009, 12:49 PM
Welcome, welcome! :D
GarterGeek
03-12-2009, 04:04 PM
Thanks for the encouragement and warm welcome everybody: Hopefully, she'll turn up soon. I've scattered flour everywhere and placed a couple food&water stations to lure her out. :)

By the way, this would be her fourth month in brumation. Would she come out of brumation based on time-period or temperature?
I'm worried because the temperatures in my basement don't vary much throughout the seasons...:(
drache
03-13-2009, 08:18 AM
can you give her a warm spot?
she might end up hanging out there
Jeff B
03-13-2009, 11:16 AM
you can take a empty two litter bottle, put some fish in on the back, then put the the front end on the heat pad, check it daily and replenish fish. Hopefully the scent will draw the snake in and then after gorging it will stay for the heat, and will be an easy catch when you walk up on it to check it.