Brace Yourself...

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Originally Posted by Nook

Personally, knowing what has happened keeps someone from just 'staying out of it' .. I couldn't live with myself if there was something that could've been done to save a life, and it didn't get done. The person is already in it. If a person gets that bent out of shape over someone else trying to help, by slashing tires or whatever else stated, that person needs help themself. I wouldn't loan the person the money to take care of the snake, as there's a chance something like this will happen all over again. I would get any living creature out of that house ASAP.

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Trying to help? Your going to get the guy fined, maybe arrested. yeah, most people would get pretty pissed off about that. Not saying he doesn't deserve it, but there could be ramifications beyond saving the animal. The very worst thing anyone can do to help a situation is get the cops/government agency involved. All that does is cause problems down the road. It is always better to solve things yourself. Besides, the guy doesn't sound like a complete idiot. He recognizes the snake needs help, maybe he will accept the loan on the condition that he does his research and takes steps to make sure it doesn't happen again.

its just sad that the situation could of been prevented through better cleaning and what not. good luck with whatever ends up happening. good luck to the snake too. :please:

x nicole

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Originally Posted by xFenrir

Here's the thing: If you call Animal Control or a similar group on a neglect case, and show them the pictures as evidence, they WILL go in there and TAKE the snake from this person. He/she will NOT have a say in the matter. They will be charged with serious neglect and fined/have to appear in court. Personally, I think that's the best thing you can do for this poor animal. Don't try to "convince" your friend. FORCE them. I hate to badmouth people's friends, but the poor girl doesn't deserve this horrible neglect and suffering because of an owner that's too selfish or incompetent to do the right thing.

If you're not willing to do this, then judging from what I've read in this thread about your "friend's" personality, this snake will die.

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I agree, call animal control. These people deserve it... friend or not a friend they should not be allowed to own an animal and should be incriminated for breaking the law and animal abuse.

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Originally Posted by Generationshell

I know this guy... and he won't bring her to a vet, AND definitely wont keep the tank and husbandry in pristine condition throughout her recovery.

Also over the heating pad there was a huge crack in the tank that was exposed that she has probably been rubbing all over. And its sharp. Freakin A. They got it covered but still.... She has a heating pad. not regulated... (yea i know! :mad:) But after seeing it up close it definitely looks like scale rot to me.

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Sorry if this has already been suggested... not all the way through the thread yet. If you keep snakes yourself, or know someone else quite responsible, perhaps you could kindly suggest that the current and negligible owner let someone else take the snake to provide it proper care? I'm not sure how this would work, since the current owner may not take it well... I don't know the person.

I had this work when someone I knew had a gerbil they weren't caring for. When they were getting frustrated, I offered to take him "to get him in better shape". By the time the gerbil was better, the owner didn't want it back and I found a new better home for it. Win all around.

Otherwise, I'd suggest calling Animal Control, if you haven't already since you mentioned it. Hopefully you're in an area where AC is operated well.

People who keep telling you to mind your own business really piss me off.:rage:

I don't give a rat's hind end HOW mad someone gets at me, if you are neglecting an animal, I WILL involve the necessary authorities if you won't listen to reason. They keep talking about ramifications, what ramifications??!! The moron decides not to talk to you ? Oh my I think I'll just curl up and die if that happens! The moron decides to stop being your friend? Who the {bleep} needs friends like this looser anyway! He decides to get nasty and start doing little ugly things to you or your mom? Two can play that game, and I can get pretty nasty when you push me.:mad:

Now, weigh some spoiled looser getting his feelings hurt, versus you knowing you could have done something and let that animal suffer and die. Personally, I couldn't look at myself in the mirror if I did that. But that's me.

Now, to your very important question of ALL the snakes being taken. If they show no signs of abuse or neglect, they will NOT be taken. I've seen that before, especially if more than one person lives in the house. So, suck it up and do what is right! Call the authorities and save that helpless animals life. You'll hate yourself if you don't. Or at least I would.

Gale

this makes me sick it makes me angry and it makes me want to cry its horrible.dont be scared to lose a friend . i would lose a friend to protect a aniamal any day becuz they cant talk so they cant protect themselfs . please help this snake.and about your other friends snakes who are there why cudent she look after this snake and clean irts tank the same time she did her snakes thats just selfish .i would have this snake but i live in england i feel helpless dont ignore this help the snake asap .call some1 just do something because if this snake suffers and dies you will regret it and wish ud helped it . help it becuz it cant help itself :snake:

vey well said angllady 2

This is a very sad situation. I would be calling animal control on this dude. No animal should have to suffer because of someone's negligence. It is very unfortunate that this person even owns an animal. Do the right thing and help save this snake. That poor baby has suffered enough already.

i rescued my bp wen i got him he had septicemia and was on his death bed . he was 2 foot long and only weighed 200 grams iv had him bout 6 months and he now weigh 985 grams an is healthy .that snake must have septicemia plz help it or give me his address and il report it . how can any desent person sit back and let this happen? has your mum seen that picture ? if so how can she tell you not to report him ?

your friend who had the other snakes round there she was ovs going round there and sorting her snakes out . so why dint she sort this snake out ? if she doing her snakes it would not off hurt or toke to much off her time to sort this snake out to .so if i was you i would not be worried bout fooling out with her . i wud fool out with her myself for being so selfish and lazy . an as for the owner i wont start bout him cuz il be here all day .:mad: