i have to watch my snakes starve as punishment

[Joshyboy]

So in my collection I have 4 snakes. However my parents were only aware of 3 and said I couldn't get anymore however I still got another. I waited 2 weeks just so when I told them that I couldn't bring it back and now as my punishment they refuse to take me to the store to get mice. As my punishment I have to watch my snakes starve. Does anyone have any idea of how long they will last? I just want to know how long I have to enjoy them until they pass away. I have a baby spotted python, two juvenile ball pythons and an adult corn snake. Last time they all ate was around Monday but I don't have any more food for them. The nearest store is a 6 mile walk and will take me 2 hours. I'm hoping I have enough stamina to make it. (Sorry for any grammatical errors I can barely see because I'm crying as I type ) any ideas will help thanks

[Jon14]

Just apologize and ask that they punish you in some other way than allowing poor, innocent creatures die slowly from starvation. If this doesn't work, you may have to resort to hunting for rodents around your home.

Your juveniles and adult should be fine for quite a while, but you baby (depending on size) should make it a few months.
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[Jvmun]

How did you get the snakes? Online purchase? if so, do as mentioned above.

How far is the store? Can you walk there and back safely?

However, I can't help but to advise against anymore sneaking around, it is in your and your pet's best interest in you try to level with your parents.

[butterballpython]

Joshua, please talk to your parents. They could be just putting on a show to let you know they are upset with you. Starving animals to death is a crime, and they could get in trouble for forcing you to do that.

Do you have a bicycle or have any friends' parents who might be able to drive you to the pet store?

[BeelzeBall.]

you should make a deal with them and get rid of one of the snakes, your under their roof so what they say should pretty much go. If it were me though, i would grab my backpack and my bike and take that 6 mile bike ride haha.

[butterballpython]

you should make a deal with them and get rid of one of the snakes, your under their roof so what they say should pretty much go. If it were me though, i would grab my backpack and my bike and take that 6 mile bike ride haha.

I agree. Rehome one of them, and use Cragislist if necessary.

[stickyalvinroll]

Jog or walk to the store. You can jog 6 miles in a hour. You can probably get a six pack and get all the ladies just by getting food for your snakes

[butterballpython]

Jog or walk to the store. You can jog 6 miles in a hour. You can probably get a six pack and get all the ladies just by getting food for your snakes

You might even win a few hearts with your courage!

[Slim]

Your situation, and possibly your parents are unstable. As hard as it might be, you should consider re homing your snakes and picking this hobby back up in the future when you're the master of your own destiny.

Failing that, a six mile ruck isn't that bad. Time it for the cool part of the morning.

[Willowy]

Starving animals is a crime. They (and you, but mostly them because they're adults) could get in big big trouble.

Talk to them and find out if they mean this is a short-term grounding-type thing, and they won't take you for a couple weeks, or if they intend to never take you to the pet store again. If never, you have to decide if you want to find a way to get to the pet store yourself (you can probably manage---I mean, you managed to get another snake by yourself) or if you'd prefer to take your snakes to an animal shelter (or rehome them via craigslist or other method).

Cold-blooded animals digest slowly and they can go a pretty long time without food. But the younger ones shouldn't go too long.

At any rate, you can't let them starve. . .besides the snakes' suffering, an animal cruelty record at your age would be a real shame.

ETA: if you really think your parents would do something cruel and illegal like force you to starve your pets, you should probably talk to your school guidance counselor. That's a little beyond anything an internet forum can do.