this thread made me think, a lot... and you know, if this were to happen to one of my snakes, i'm not quite sure how i would react. i care about them so much, probably a little too much. there's just something so rewarding about keeping a snake as a pet. the fact that it relies on you 100% to live just gives you that extra sense of pride and joy everytime you look in their cage. again, i want to wish you and your snake the best thump. i really feel for you.