Almost Suffered a Horrible Tragedy...

The one thing I couldn't ever imagine happening and that I dread is having my snakes die that are vitally important to my collection and slowly beginning business. My snakes are my weak spots but they are also my greatest strengths.

I am very sick with a flu right now and screaming on the top of my lungs was the last thing I wanted to do.. I was laying in bed tonight with a horrible sore throat watching a TV series. I decided to get up and go shower in case it helped with the constant ringing I've had in my ear all day. I was walking down the hallway and I noticed my snake room door slightly open. This door is ALWAYS closed to prevent the domestic house pets and people from coming in while I'm not present in the room. I walked in and noticed that certain things were moved around. As I look to my right I see my sister pulling the aluminum tape off of the stand that supports my thermostat and probe so the UTH's do not overheat (Ball pythons and a Bredli python tubs on this stand). My instant reaction was to ask what she was doing with a serious, loud tone. After telling me she was organizing and there was tape everywhere (also after telling me some of her stuff that I "stole" was in the room), I freaked out and yelled out on the top of my lungs with some curse words followed by "get out".

I am so glad I had caught this very early. I would have not known by any means and if I didn't, the probe that controls the UTH's would have fallen off and wa-lah: overheated, dead snakes. Everything on that stand is well worth over $500 of my own money. And because I was breeding, two of my females were being paired. I could have lost 6 snakes in total. And one of those females is the center of my heart that I just couldn't bare to lose.

This whole event that happened tonight made me crash. Just the thought of losing my snakes depresses me more than almost anything could, and being very well close to that or a major fire hazard is just out of this world. This is exactly why NO ONE is ever allowed in there unless I'm present.

Sorry for rambling.. I felt like this was something I needed to share as I'm still really upset over it. Thanks for reading.

Hmm, why would she take the tape off?

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Originally Posted by ReptilesK2

Hmm, why would she take the tape off?

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She told me she was cleaning and organizing, and that there was tape everywhere. But it also kind of goes deeper than that but it's not something I can or should mention. I guess I can say I've put up enough with all the stuff she does which resulted in my reaction.

Sorry you had that big of a scare. Glad you caught it in time though. Maybe its time for a lock and key if your able to do so.

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Originally Posted by VEXER19

Sorry you had that big of a scare. Glad you caught it in time though. Maybe its time for a lock and key if your able to do so.

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Agreed about the lock. I'm so glad you caught that.

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Originally Posted by VEXER19

Sorry you had that big of a scare. Glad you caught it in time though. Maybe its time for a lock and key if your able to do so.

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I'd go with this.

Yeah, get a lock on that door! Siblings will take things pretty far...

I am so sorry. My boyfriend has had his share of sister drama that I have been through with him as well. I am glad your snakes are okay!!!


~Emily

I just had my mother shut off power to my half of the house, including my snake room, to punish my sister. I told her I would take her to court if she caused the death of any of my pets (snakes, geckos, etc.) :mad: (Background information: this temporary situation is almost over, I'm moving out again.)

I feel your pain! Family can do crazy things.

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Originally Posted by VEXER19

Sorry you had that big of a scare. Glad you caught it in time though. Maybe its time for a lock and key if your able to do so.

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Originally Posted by babyknees

Agreed about the lock. I'm so glad you caught that.

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Originally Posted by bsavage

Yeah, get a lock on that door! Siblings will take things pretty far...

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I definitely agree with all of you. That would make me feel much more safer indeed. And thanks as well :).

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Originally Posted by pretzelstickz

I am so sorry. My boyfriend has had his share of sister drama that I have been through with him as well. I am glad your snakes are okay!!!


~Emily

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Thank you!! Sister drama is quite odd. I never have any issues with anybody but for some reason siblings know how to push your buttons.

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Originally Posted by thewesterngate

I just had my mother shut off power to my half of the house, including my snake room, to punish my sister. I told her I would take her to court if she caused the death of any of my pets (snakes, geckos, etc.) :mad: (Background information: this temporary situation is almost over, I'm moving out again.)

I feel your pain! Family can do crazy things.

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Oh my, I would be outraged :mad:! I get the same exact way when someone sets the A/C lower than 78F :oops:.

So glad that your situation is taking a turn for the better. It would be great to have your own place with no disturbance :).


Thanks to all who've posted and read. This scare totally brought out a side of me that never ever shows! I'm usually quite friendly but when someone messes with my babies (snakes.. that is :P), I just cannot handle myself and choice of wording--everything on my mind just comes out. I'm glad many of you understood my situation as well, I kept reading it over and it sounds like I was really up in the moment LOL :oops:.