Someone posted a picture of her BP's tail saying they couldn't get to a vet due to weather conditions. People told them to wait it out and get to a vet asap, another member suggested an amputation; DIY style. The OP decided to do an at home amputation. The snake survived this initial amputation but I do not know if it is still okay, I hope it is.
That is a heck of summary....in similiar succinct fashion I would say that is royallymessedupwhatthebloodyhellwouldpossessomeonetodothat.