I so agree with you! I looked at the pics, and I could not imagine having to do that to my snakes. I don't understand why they were not just euthanized. I went back to read the thread, but I know I missed bits & pieces. I do feel so horrible for her (Jen) having that happen to her animals. & I would be very terrified of it happening to mine. I actually had someone ask to breed his snake (a normal female) with my Mojave male in exchange for a Mojave baby, and I said no. I do not know him, and I have no idea if his snake is healthy or not. As a matter of fact, my Mojave is still in QT because I've only had him for 2 months, so it is also for his own snake's safety since the season is only a few months away (& he wanted to breed them as early as possible). We should really all be looking out for each other's collections. If I think that any of my snakes could possibly endanger someone else's or vice-versa, those snakes would never cross each other's paths.