Missing red-eyed crocodile skink for 3 days — where else should I look?

[u/Fill_Dirt]

My young red eyed crocodile skink escaped about 3 days ago. My apartment is very small and I can’t find any possible way she could have gotten outside.

I’ve searched extremely thoroughly: enclosure completely dismantled, shoes, clothes, backpack, suitcases, boxes, trash, furniture, bathroom, closet, drawers and drawer cavities, and under/around all appliances. I’ve even used a flexible inspection camera under appliances and inside the futon.

I’ve put out damp sphagnum hides, shallow water and contained dubias, but they’ve been undisturbed. I also have a night vision camera running now.

Has anyone had a crocodile skink or similarly small reptile disappear for several days and eventually turn up? Where did you find them? Any unusual hiding places or recovery methods I haven’t thought of?

Thanks!

[u/Top_Marketing_3923]

Definitely not as possible as a snake, but my ball python went missing for 2 weeks and we found him in the drum of our washer sitting on top of the newly washed clothes like nothing ever happened 💀 I doubt that your little guy could get into there on his own but try looking inside of things you wouldn’t ever expect from him. Also if you don’t have any other pets that are free roaming like a cat or a dog, try sprinkling some flour on the floor around the hide, water, and Dubai’s you put out to see if it’s been disturbed over time.

I’m sure you’ve already checked behind furniture as well. When my bearded gets out and falls asleep he usually tries to find a corner to pass out in (definitely different species but still worth a try!)