Brace Yourself...

Thanks to Google Maps streetview I have his address, and now I will report him.
Wait never mind Im going to have t drive by his house to get the darn thing....
He read my message I sent him and no response so... pretty sure he wont ever see this coming.

what did animal control say ? why not ask them if you can take ownership of the snake once they seize it ? that way u can get it the help it needs ?

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Originally Posted by XIIIPythons

what did animal control say ? why not ask them if you can take ownership of the snake once they seize it ? that way u can get it the help it needs ?

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I haven't called yet. I need to get his address. And I would do that But I leave back to college (3.5 hrs away) on sunday. And there is no way My rents are going to take care of another snake.

Also when I call can I tell them about the reptile rescue that was willing to take the snake in for care?

Wow Anger Is boiling inside of me...
I'm defeated you guys...
I called animal control and they only take Dogs and cats cases...
She gave me the number to the herp association and I left a message. But as far as I know they can't force someone to surrender the snake...
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I have his # and address. Idk what to do. In his message he was like "No offense but this is my decision and I haven't decided what I am going to do yet"

The person from the herp association left me a message. She can't make him surrender the pet but can make his life difficult.
I'm conflicted... Should I continue to fight. My mom keeps telling me to give up and I can't save the world.

i would turn his info over to the herp association and distance yourself from your friend.. and next time he needs a favor u laugh in his face ... the only thing left really you can do.. is call chuck norris and yall do a midnight recovery of the snake, and i dont see that happening.. so Goodjob contacting people.. but i would turn it over to herp association and let them pester him...

Skip Animal Control and call the Humane Society, or call your local police and ask for the number for Animal Neglect and Cruelty, trust me, there are people who will help.

I've seen this same thing before, but every Animal Control is different. Ever watch one of those shows on Animal Planet like COPS but with animals? Those guys work for Animal Neglect and Cruelty divisions. They HAVE to intervene no matter the species. If they try to tell you they don't do snakes, ask to speak to a superior. Stress that this animal is in dire shape and will die without proper care, they don't like the PR that would come from letting it die.

Gale

Gale is right, do NOT give up, call the police department and ask them who you need to contact to report cruelty to an animal. Many shelters do not take reptiles, but your State will have some system in place to remove exotics from homes where they're being abused and neglected.

Also, for those who are advising not to do this because the criminal may strike back--shame on you for your cowardice.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke)

I just talked with the Lady from the Herp association. She has her meeting tonight. I gave her all the guys information and sent her the picture. She is going to talk to the people at her meeting and have people give him a call and at worst... harass him.
She said she will call me tomorrow to tell me what is going on.