I know exactly how you feel. I have a friend who I would never give any reptile to, but has unfortunately already acquired 4 ball pythons, a young female red-tail and a corn snake. He thinks he knows what he's doing (he's one of those supposed "experts" on everything ). However, he keeps 3 of his adult balls in the same cage together and often forgets to clean their bedding and make sure they have water. The young red-tail has already had a small RI, but fortunately recovered after I insisted he take it to a vet. He often doesn't feed them for several months at a time simply because "he doesn't have the money." It's just very frustrating because I've tried telling him many, many times not only that they need to eat regularly, but also that the balls need to be housed separately and that they are not social animals. He simply retorts that they must like being together because they huddle together under the cave. It's ridiculous reasoning and I've tried telling him that too, but he just starts getting mad and insulted. I feel so bad for them, but he insists that they are "his." Then the other day he told me he was thinking of getting yet another snake, so I told him straight out that he didn't take care of the ones he had and was ignorant. He also told me to do something anatomically impossible and said he didn't want to talk to me anymore. I just wish I could rescue the snakes somehow.

So I completely understand and it definitely sounds like you did the right thing. Some people really shouldn't own any animals, especially reptiles/amphibians. It's very sad when snakes end up in the wrong hands, so I'm glad you kept that from happening. You were completely justified But I agree with the others that said you should lock your doors/windows. Sounds like the kind of guy who would be vindictive.