Didn't mean to cause a big discussion on whether or not the snake should be killed, the deed is done now anyways. The snake had to be "disposed of" because is this now the second time it has been spotted in the house, if i had just released it into my yard i believe it would of just made its way back into the basement and eventually into the house again, based solely on the need for warmth. And i do have a one year old niece and i would rather not have her and the snake playing on the same floor.