My (22M) gf(26f) of 5 years killed my pet snake (14 yo) as soon we moved in together

A Redditor shared the heartbreaking story of his pet snake, a companion he had cherished for 14 years, mysteriously disappearing shortly after moving in with his girlfriend. Her longstanding dislike for the snake has left him questioning if this was truly an accident—or something deliberate. Read his full account below to uncover the emotional dilemma he’s facing.

‘ My (22M) gf(26f) of 5 years killed my pet snake (14 yo) as soon we moved in together’

So I’m pretty much convinced my gf killed my snake that I had since I was kid. She always had a problem with the snake, she would believe its satanic and bad omen to have a snake in the house. But to me the snake was like family, and is very docile. He has no problems with her dogs, he just be chilling. Even her dog would just chill, not attack my snake. When we were moving she kept telling me to get rid of the snake but I couldnt cuz I really love my snake.

Well now I came home and the snake was just gone, no traces of anything just gone and not tp be seen in the house. When I confronted my gf about it she claims she doesnt know anything and claims that it probablt escaped. I find this hard to believe because first off he actually cant escape his enclosure, and I doubt the snake went down a flight of stairs and left through the door. I dont wanna make a big deal out of it but i think its mad fucked up she did this. I wanna confront her about it but I dont wanna seem like Im being petty.

EDIT: When I brought up the snake missing she just started crying and saying I always do this?? Idek what she even means by this

Check out how the community responded:

old_painty_can_ned −  If you told me the snake was missing from its encloser I would assume it is hiding somewhere in the house waiting to scare the s**t out of me at any moment. Given that she didn’t seem concerned, she no doubt knows the snake is not in the house.

[Reddit User] −  It’s not petty. Its disturbing the fact that she more than likely has had something to do with this.

Incaseofbrit −  I’m actually disturbed by this. That’s unbelievable and unforgivable and a hugeeee red flag… Don’t even humour her. Just be straight.

[Reddit User] −  If you dont lose this chick immediately you’re going to have a long and sad future.

polichomp −  I just read your update. Let me be clear here. She let your snake out into the wild, where it will likely die, out of “impulse”. She made a decision that’s going to kill an animal you love. She made this decision knowing how deeply you care for this animal. You’ve known that snake longer than her; it’s not her place to demand you get rid of it. This is cruel and selfish. Imagine the uproar of you did this to her dog.

You need to leave her; this type of behavior is BEYOND inappropriate. I couldn’t do this to my significant other’s stuffed animal, let alone a living, feeling creature. There’s someone WRONG with a person that can do this with a clear conscience. Keep that screenshot; I’d honestly consider holding her legally accountable. There may be laws prohibiting the release of exotic animals like this, among other laws she probably broke. I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

CreflowDollars −  Sounds like she needs to be your ex ASAP, I dont care how much you dislike it killing someones pet is the mark of a s**iopath.

wowthisiscooleo −  You think she may have murdered your pet, but you don’t want to make a big thing out of it? If she murdered your pet, she has some serious mental health issues which are both genetic as well as environmental.. Call the police!

[Reddit User] −  Break up with her now. SNAKEBRO MUST BE AVENGED.

[Reddit User] −  even if she let it escape on purpose that’s still animal abuse. DONT DATE PEOPLE WHO ABUSE ANIMALS. especially your beloved pet it was there 14 years before she was. you could have easily kept in in a separate room where she didnt have to see it. Mature normal adults dont do stuff like this manipulative, immature, abusive, losers do. I’d rather have a pet snake than date one.

shaditato −  That’s your ex now.