That is great news! I lost a corn snake named Rusty back in '85. Of course, I didn't have internet then to ask for help and didn't know enough to set a trap. I never saw any sign of him, even after extensive renovations, not even a shed skin. I figure he must have found a way out. I still think about him, even after this long. I am very cautious with Bev, as she is so tiny, I would never want a repeat of that experience. With any pet diappearance, it's the wondering that is so hard. I'm glad Maria is back safe and sound.