No, you cannot force me to eat with a reptile

These days more public places are allowing owners to bring their pets inside for a visit.  Most of the time you see cute puppies and a kitten or two, usually on leashes or in pet-safe carriers.  Though this is the case, the world wouldn't be complete without some crazies that take it to a whole other level.   A friend sent me a photo today of a woman who brought her boa constrictor to lunch.  There really is no excuse for this; I'm pretty sure you can leave a snake at home- in a cage, where it can't escape and eat small children and squirrels- without it feeling all too lonely.  What do you do with the reptile when you're parking the car, ordering, or even have to make a quick run to the bathroom?  The description I found on this specimen includes, "they first strike at the prey, grabbing it with its teeth, then proceeds to constrict the prey until death before consuming it whole."  If you don't mind, I'd like to just eat my sandwich please.