How do you get a snake out of the toilet?

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I am having a similar problem right now and there are really only two answers (neither of them are satisfactory) 1. If you know how much snake is down the vent pipe measure the length of pipe from inside and cut through the wall and then into the vent pipe to remove the snake, or 2. cut the snake off from the top of the vent and secure it to the top of the pipe and leave it.

I have an old house and at this moment have my upstairs bathroom torn apart because I have a clogged vent pipe that Roto Rooter couldn't take care of. I'm going to cut into the pipes tonight.

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My condolences. This is a common scam done by Roto Rooter. They get the snake stuck then offer to charge you to remove it. I know of two people that have been scammed.