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Cassandra’s heart pounded as she stared at the ultrasound screen, unable to believe what she was seeing. Her beloved pet snake, Reggie, wasn’t the harmless companion she imagined. She had brought him to the vet, worried he might be sick after refusing his favorite meals, but the truth was far more chilling.
For months, Cassandra mistook Reggie’s behavior for affection — the way he curled beside her at night, his steady gaze following her around the room. She believed these were signs of love and loyalty. Longing for companionship, she even began letting him sleep outside his enclosure, convinced it would strengthen their bond.
But recently, Reggie stopped eating altogether, rejecting even his favorite rabbit and fresh chicken. Then came the shocking revelation: the ultrasound showed he was deliberately fasting, making room for something much larger. The affectionate curling wasn’t love — it was measuring. Cassandra’s comforting belief that Reggie kept her safe at night was suddenly replaced by fear. What had she overlooked?
