I am a police officer.
Yes the line can get blurred but I wouldn't write a ticket in this situation. However I know how stupid it is to think a snake should be on a leash but I would hope a animal control person would as well. I was originally speaking more to the fact another user said the guy should have been more considerate of another's feelings. Over a BP? I don't think so. An adult Rock Python? OK. But not a little BP. That's in the same line as getting out of a final because of who was elected president and you're upset. It's ridiculous.