Lost Radix

[RZL36]

I just lost my baby radix. She keeps coming back to eat nearly every day and then promptly disappears. I tried to catch her in a soda bottle with fish, but she takes the fish and then gets out. I am a little hesitant to use a glue trap, b/c I am away most of the day and am afraid she will panic and really hurt herself.

Any advice?

I'm really in a bad way with this thing

[adamanteus]

You need to stay patient, Rich...and don't overfeed her in the trap...if she's full she may wander off. Maybe some help here.
http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets...g_a_Lost_Snake

[RZL36]

I'm only giving one at a time. I was worried about overfeeding too.

James, I gotta tell you. I haven't lost a snake in well over ten years (my last lost snake was my ball python when I was ten) and it sucks. What do you think about glue traps?

[adamanteus]

I would only use glue traps if you're around to rescue her. Presumably you know approximately what time she's coming to feed? I guess you've got to 'play statues', then grab her!

[zooplan]

Don´t use a glue tape!!!!!
I´ve lost some baby snakes years ago.
I used the tape to close the airing of an enclosure.
I was sure that the unfixed parts would not paste anymore.
But they were traped on it and I was not able to get them off.

[Lori P]

At least she knows where to come eat, Rich... you're on the right track... you WILL get her!!!!

[anji1971]

Sounds like she's enjoying her little freedom spree, Rich! You'll need extra patience with that little turkey!
Good luck!

[drache]

don't use glue traps
if you don't get to her real fast, she can hurt herself badly
hope you catch her

[RZL36]

If you see her let me know.

[anji1971]

Awwww, she's so cute! If I see her, she's mine.......ha ha!