Brace Yourself...

[K2exotics]

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.

that is exactly how i feel.. this friend of yours doesnt deserve to have the pet if they are not only unable but unwilling to care for it...

[Generationshell]

How do I get a hold of animal control? Should I warn them or just do it?
But my friends snakes are there too in the same room.... wouldnt they take them too?

I'm just afraid of losing a friend....
I mean my mom keeps being like "do you want him to get his friends to come mess up our house and crap...?" "Just don't do anything it isnt your Business"

[Nook]

Being a friend, in my opinion, is no excuse for not taking care of a living thing. If you lose a friend over something like this, when they are the one clearly at fault, they're not a very good friend or person for letting an animal suffer.

I'd call animal control, and let whatever happens, happen. Anything would be better for that poor snake then to lay around and suffer if it isn't taken care of.

Personally, I have done it. I do what's best for the animals well being. If someone is cruel or neglectful of an animal that they took into their care, they deserve whatever happens to them. Friend or not.

[Generationshell]

If I do call animal control... then won't they take my friends snakes that are also caged at this guys house. My friend isn't the one who neglected the snake. But im afraid if I call animal control then they would take her snakes....
I sent him a message...if he doesnt respond then....ill call animal control. I'd rather them just give the snake up... please oh please.....

Im getting really tired of my mom saying "Stay out of their Business"
Where are the Mods opinions on this?

[K2exotics]

Being a friend, in my opinion, is no excuse for not taking care of a living thing. If you lose a friend over something like this, when they are the one clearly at fault, they're not a very good friend or person for letting an animal suffer.

I'd call animal control, and let whatever happens, happen. Anything would be better for that poor snake then to lay around and suffer if it isn't taken care of.

Personally, I have done it. I do what's best for the animals well being. If someone is cruel or neglectful of an animal that they took into their care, they deserve whatever happens to them. Friend or not.

You keep asking how to do it and people are giving you many options... I think that you dont really want to risk your friendship.. if it were me I would have given them 3 days to get it on the road to recovery or I would be calling animal control.. i would have told them that was their only warning and meant it.. I dont care how close I am to someone, that isn't neglect any more that is negligence.. that is deliberate lack of care at this point.. and it is completely unacceptable!

You have given them enough time .. more than enough.. and it isnt fair to that poor snake because you are worried you might lose a friend... I would call 411 get the number of animal control in my area and tell them what is going on .. then I would offer the pictures as evidence.. That snake needed help a LONG time ago.. putting it off over a reluctant person.. is only dooming the snake to death..

[xFenrir]

How do I get a hold of animal control? Should I warn them or just do it?
But my friends snakes are there too in the same room.... wouldnt they take them too?

I'm just afraid of losing a friend....
I mean my mom keeps being like "do you want him to get his friends to come mess up our house and crap...?" "Just don't do anything it isnt your Business"

Look up your local Animal Control on the internet, or dial 411 and ask them. You can remain an anonymous tip source. It makes my blood boil though that your mother cares more about someone getting angry than an animal suffering obvious pain and neglect. You have seen what's going on; it is absolutely your business to get this snake AWAY from this guy and get it the care it needs.

Basically, Animal Control will do what's best for the ANIMAL, not the people. If I were in this situation, I would be more than willing to lose one apparently terrible "friend" than let an animal suffer and die when I knew it was within my power to help it. Please help this python because if you don't, apparently no one will.


EDIT: Tell your friend to go over to his house and GET HER SNAKES OUT OF THERE. Why on earth you'd leave your beloved pets with someone like this guy is mind-baffling. If not, tell Animal Control that some of the snakes are NOT his and they will take them for her and let her pick them up from their shelter.

[Black_Shark]

If I do call animal control... then won't they take my friends snakes that are also caged at this guys house. My friend isn't the one who neglected the snake. But im afraid if I call animal control then they would take her snakes....
I sent him a message...if he doesnt respond then....ill call animal control. I'd rather them just give the snake up... please oh please.....

Im getting really tired of my mom saying "Stay out of their Business"
Where are the Mods opinions on this?

I would stay out of it. I've found that its generally best to keep your nose out of someone elses business because you don't know how that person will react. This could affect not only you, but your parents, for quite some time. Who knows how this guy thinks? you call animal control, he gets upset, he comes and screws your house up, slashes your tires, spray paints your car, and generally causes thousands of dollars of damage that you CANNOT prove that he did. WHat I would do, is loan him the money and explain its a loan, so his pride isnt hurt and the snake gets better. If he won't accept the loan, then don't be friends with the guy and accept that he is a person who doesn't care about snakes and views them as 90% of the world views them. As worthless pests.

Just my $.02

[Generationshell]

Well. Thank you for the responses. I will keep everyone updated.

[Nook]

I would stay out of it. I've found that its generally best to keep your nose out of someone elses business because you don't know how that person will react. This could affect not only you, but your parents, for quite some time. Who knows how this guy thinks? you call animal control, he gets upset, he comes and screws your house up, slashes your tires, spray paints your car, and generally causes thousands of dollars of damage that you CANNOT prove that he did. WHat I would do, is loan him the money and explain its a loan, so his pride isnt hurt and the snake gets better. If he won't accept the loan, then don't be friends with the guy and accept that he is a person who doesn't care about snakes and views them as 90% of the world views them. As worthless pests.

Just my $.02

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.

[BroknBusted]

Wouldn't animal control put the snake down though? If he/she can be cured then I'd hate to see it get put down.