I agree he should have followed the law--thanks to everyone who clarified on that. I appreciate it.
What makes me angry though is just the neighbor lady. While I wouldn't wish harm on her, I do wish she'd stop harming herself with irrational fears, and instead of being terrified of the neighbors choice of pet, perhaps discuss with them why they chose them, their behavior, etc.
Or go to a herp society or zoo and see some of the animals.
You don't have to act like she did, staying up all night afraid that the snakes would eat her. :/