I just killed a snake.

[mike_panic]

This is really offensive to anyone who has ever had to put an animal down. Seriously, if you don't have the common sense to realize when an animal has passed the point of no return, then I hate to break it to you, but you've probably unintentionally been the cause of a lot of pain and suffering.

But seriously, if you'd like to share a plan of action that causes an animal with severe wounds and paralysis less pain and suffering than immediate brain death, I'd like to hear it. Because, assuming the person who finds it can't spend countless hours and dollars on a lost cause, I'm really at a loss as to what exactly that plan would be.

I'm sorry you find this so offensive Lora. I find it offensive that you condone such behavior based on "spending countless hours and dollars on a lost cause". I ask you all again if it were a dog or a cat would you simply have said "hey, I don't really want to drive three hours and spend my money on this animal because I own a dog and based on that I think he's not gonna make it anyway soooooo let me just go ahead and KILL it". Did you guys ever hear of temporary paralysis? Would it have hurt any at the very least to have taken the snake inside for a few days and maybe cleaned the wounds? Or are you guys all GOD and know that the snake was gonna die no matter what you did. You guys don't like hearing anyone disagree with you. That's the real issue here. And here is another thing. Take out the fact that I think he killed the snake without even TRYING to come up with another solution. Trust me when I tell you, powerful organizations who don't want us to keep any reptiles comb these forums every day looking for irresponsible posts like this to use against us. I was trying to be respectful about it but since the gloves(not my move) are off...this post is wrong in so many ways that its not even funny. You guys can call me names, you can say I'm on a high horse, I'm disrespectful, whatever. I
Can handle it all. The bottom line is I disagreed and you guys don't like it. I find it hilarious that you guys will argue with the fact that there were other options he could have TRIED before taking a brick and bashing his head in.

[d_virginiana]

Trust me when I tell you, powerful organizations who don't want us to keep any reptiles comb these forums every day looking for irresponsible posts like this to use against us. I was trying to be respectful about it but since the gloves(not my move) are off...this post is wrong in so many ways that its not even funny. .

What 'Powerful Organizations' are combing this forum looking for someone who LEGALLY killed an animal that is classified as a PEST SPECIES (sad but true) to outlaw the keeping of exotics? I'm interested in your sources for this. Of course, anyone with common sense knows that you'll probably get caught by keyword filters if you brag extensively about doing something illegal, but that really doesn't apply to this situation.

I ask you all again if it were a dog or a cat would you simply have said "hey, I don't really want to drive three hours and spend my money on this animal because I own a dog and based on that I think he's not gonna make it anyway soooooo let me just go ahead and KILL it". Did you guys ever hear of temporary paralysis? Would it have hurt any at the very least to have taken the snake inside for a few days and maybe cleaned the wounds?

Yes, actually. Didn't expect that did you? But the thing is; I don't own *A* dog. I have owned dozens, and I am a realist. I take it from the way you act like everyone CAN spend time and limitless money on every ill animal they come across that you are probably either very young or very rich.

There have been several times that I've had to make tough calls on whether I can or can't even TRY rehabbing an animal for financial reasons. If the vet bills are going to make money so tight that I couldn't afford a vet visit for one of MY animals that I have made a commitment to, then it is my responsibility to THEM to make the decision not to do it. Of course, that's what gives me the funds and time to devote to cases where there IS a chance for the animal to recover.
Just out of curiosity; how many severely paralyzed snakes have you spent the time and money to rehabilitate successfully? I'd love to see the before and after shots.