You know...I really tried to help, but you are making it harder and harder for ANYone to try and help you. Theresa (wolfy-hound) made some very important points. But it seems that you don't want to see her points. It SEEMS like all you want to do is be offended. If you WANT to be offended, I'm sure you'll find something in EVERY post to get upset about and argue about. But doing so won't help your friend or your friend's snake.
I don't know what kind of magic bullet you're looking for here. As Theresa pointed out, there isn't one. Sorry if everything everyone has said is so OBVIOUS to you. Not sure why you felt the need to ask for any advice since you (and your friend) so obviously have everything under control.
Good luck with it.