Chic~n~farmer:
I was wondering, warthog, if all of M's toy livestock from her Fisher Price barn have gone missing? The snake would account for that, if that is the case. Maybe you should get the seam ripper and see if that snake is harboring the missing critters. If you want to wait on me to assist, I will hop on a plane and fly up to help. I can bring the seam ripper, thread and fiberfill for the surgery.
Just let me know and I will check flight schedules. I will also have to hone up on my surgical skills. And you might want to find a place for the kids to go during the surgery. I don't want the little warthogs traumatized.
So much drama....sigh... The children shouldn't have to suffer because of the actions of this snake.