If you haven’t already, look into contacting your local animal control to report an abuse case. They may be able to get through to the police a bit better. Unfortunately since she’s in the freezer, most vets may say that a necropsy won’t be viable. You may be able to get them to say there are definitely physical trauma causes that contributed to her death, just not a full cause of.
Animal abuse is very concerning because that is generally a step away from physically abusing people. I would be very concerned about this person’s current state as a soon to be parent. If that is the reaction to a tiny snake possibly biting them…or worse, snake doing nothing, how will stresses of the child crying or in the future hair pulling and the like affect them.
It’s not a great place to be in and I’m sorry it is this way for you. You may need to reach out to family with concerns for the wellbeing of the baby. It unfortunately can also be an issue where family will turn on you for even suggesting the idea. Moving out will most likely be the safest option for you and your animals.
I would like to reach out to them but I’ve no clue how to contact her and also just found out I think he’s ditching her she’s in a completely different state than the one he’s moving too and she’s still in school and I was hoping that freezing her would help preserve any evidence as I didn’t find her until 4:00 p.m. yesterday when I went to go feed them
*He just found out she’s pregnant and I don’t believe he had plans to move before he found out
Let us know if you finally get to move out to safer housing.
I don’t know what you can do to get your step-brother any more mental health. He’s an adult, so his parents can’t force anything on him. If he’s on meds, then he’s already seeing a psychiatrist. It’s pretty much up to him to get any additional help he needs. Hopefully his coming child is safe. Mental health is really hard for friends and family to help someone with. Most parents know how to treat a skinned knee or a cold, but mental health issues are way out of their toolbox. Getting properly diagnosed and finding a qualified psychiatrist can be very challenging. If he’s still killing small animals, he’s obviously not right in the head yet.
His father is aware of what happened I’m hoping he’s able to get trough to him but I’m gonna call animal control for their advice and to see if they can help thank you all for the support prayers and help
It’s a good thing that I was “nosy” asking questions early on in this thread because you are receiving a lot of good advice as well as prayers as a result.
This whole horrid incident may be in, hindsight, a blessing in disguise since this individual is going to be a father. It’s one thing to lose a snake but it’s another thing entirely to lose a baby. I am not saying this would happen but it could.
Yea didn’t need the nosiness the first comment I received answered my questions
You wanted the situation and telling it didn’t change the outcome it feels like a sob story and I’m not the biggest fan of people being all up in it y bring down other people I feel like this whole post is going to give people anxiety to share their reptiles which could end up turning people away from the community especially since they gave me options and information without knowing the situation.
Also your kinda rude about it which makes people not interested in reading if you look at how effective it is when people who have no information on reptiles and they get one and immediately receive opinions or information stated in a harsh way they don’t listen I’d try n state things a little bit kinder.
Yep it’s definitely a sad unfortunate situation for sure but I am glad you shared it even if you aren’t and even if I had to be the bad guy. I guarantee you this post will not change how the people here feel about family interacting with their reptiles.
You didn’t have to share if you didn’t want to after getting your first answer but I am still glad you did because you needed the additional advice from others contributing to this thread……
I do hope your brother gets help somehow somewhere. I will leave you alone now….
It’s all good I was sleep deprived when you initially responded and the emotions where still quite high I’m autistic and struggle to control them aswell as I had just found her initial politeness would have gone a much further way and would have caused a lot less stress on my end while I tried to figure out what to do
I am sorry you struggle with health issues and stress. It must be quite difficult for you. I am pretty sure if I had not delved further into your situation someone else might have, but I am sure a lot nicer than I did.
As you said “It’s all good!” Take care of yourself first.
Be sure to mention that he suddenly showed up then. If you’re a minor as well look into what CPS can do for placement for you or your brother since he could be dangerous, if it was sudden, then you definitely are a lot more innocent in the situation
@black_bird-43529 I don’t know what state you’re in (not prying in any way) in Indiana where I live,animal cruelty can in some cases result in felony charges. This includes the killing of a domestic pet without consent.
This fact probably doesn’t help you but I just wanted to share this with you……
