Sorry you're in that situation.

Been in my apartment for 2 years and have been extremely quiet about my snakes until the last couple months. I've gone with the frame of mind where I am no longer afraid of being a snake owner which has worked out so far. Don't think any of my neighbors knew I even had snakes until then. A couple of them are deathly afraid and I keep a respectful level of conversation with them and don't bring it up nor do I shove it in their faces.

Your situation is different though with your neighbor and son. Hope things work out for you. I think on some level most of us can feel for your situation.