Nvdnm8, no probs with licencing, I have lost several snakes and just noted in my log book that they have escaped and then on finding them re add the snake as found and make a note in the book of when it had escaped. I have had one out for 13 months.
The last 2 that have escaped have gone across to my neighbours shed....must have some mice and rats in there.........lol
Fortunatley the neighbour are terrified of snakes and call me if they see one. The last one that escaped I didnt admit to them it was mine tho.......just caught her and brought her home, saying it was just a carpet and wouldnt hurt them.