Only a handful of my closest friends and family know about my setup. I don't meet or show anyone my house or operation. Unfortunately some people want what you have and they don't want to work for it. I also carry concealed and have home defense weapons. I'd be alerted to a cricket farting in my house thanks to my dog and I'd take over from there. I'm sorry to hear they blew you off but sometimes the best route is taking care of your own and making sure that you don't tell people about what you have in the first place. You know they are coming for you snakes from the sounds of it. I'd be proactive and figure something out so you don't have to post about how they stole those. Sucks to hear about, good luck! Just my 2 pennies....
Regards,
B