Here is another Question to be Asked

[Icicle]

I may know just enough to get by on.
I know some may have this question hidden back of their minds So I will ask.

Let say in theory that you take your pet snake to the park to strech out.
Lets imagine that this park has large trees in it 30'-100' tall, A nice big green lawn, a sand box for the kids. you know just a nice park to have fun in.
You also have your children with you, they distract you for a monent.
You left your snake in a safe place or so you thought in the low cut grass so you could watch him/her at a distance. Then you look over to see how it is doing and you don't see him/her so you look around and you notice it is climbing a tree, one broken branch at a time. Chassing after a chipmunk or some other type of small animal.
When you get over there your snake is out of reach.
So you think on what to do. You know it is right to call 911 and report that you lossed your snake up a tree but you are embarrassed to call.
What do you do?
Lets say the snake is 7' long Boa.

[Xeikeness]

For starters, you should never, EVER take your snake out to a public place with intentions of letting it stretch out and roam like you'd let your dog or kid do.. They run the risk of picking up some kind of pathogen from the native fauna, they run the risk of scaring people, they run the risk of deciding to have "one bad moment" and strike/bite you, your kids, someone else, someone else's kids, etc and therefore endanger you, your snake, others, and herpetology as a whole.

Secondly - do not EVER take your eyes off your snake if it is not in direct contact with your body. Even then a responsible reptile owner is watching it's head and body language constantly, just in case. ESPECIALLY never turn your back on them if they are not in direct contact with your body. For ANY reason.

If for some bizarre reason there is a snake up a tree(it wouldn't be yours, because you are a RESPONSIBLE keeper) you can always try to climb the tree and extricate the snake yourself, ONLY IF there is at LEAST one other responsible adult around to help you if you get into a pinch.

If that is impossible, and you live in the Portland area, you can always call Portland Critter Control. They'll give you my number(if it isn't me that picks up the phone) and I'll come out with spike boots, rope, a snake bag, a snake hook, and a very sour look on my face.

[Icicle]

Xeike,

I only take my Boa in my front yard. but I do have some big trees around.
besides. it was only in theory. not like I would do something that stupid.
Just A Question.
Besides I already have your number.

[Xeikeness]

I know. :P

You're more responsible than that - but that was my honest answer to an honest question.

I mean really, the short answer would be: *whacks upside the back of the head to anyone even thinking about doing such a thing, and another whack for letting it happen*

[Icicle]

Could a person just leave a rat under the tree for a day or two.

[John_E_Dove]

In reality that would never happen to me as I never even set a snake on the ground unless I have a second person there to take a picture while I watch & control the snakes movement.
But saying it did happen to me, I'd just go up the tree after it.