based on the scene when judy chased gary de'snake around the mansion (?) where the gala was hosted to a room with a fireplace

After Gary reached a dead-end, holding the Lynxley's journal and Milton Lynxley, a business magnate when Judy reached the room.

Judy: entering the room, doing a somersault in the process to stop herself running "Stop! Please, you don't have to hurt him!"

Gary: "Hurt him? Snakes.. never hurt anyone. We aren't the bad guys, they are. In this journal, holds the secret that will prove it. I have to prove it. Please.. This is our only chance to set things right. And when I do, my family will finally be able to come home-"

He was then hit in the head by Nick with a pan, knocking him out and sending Milton and the journal free.

Nick: "Aha! I'm here! Hopps and Wilde, out of breath, pretty much ran here dreamteam! We gottem, or her. Reptiles, it's like 'who knows'."

Then, Kitty Lynxley and Cattrick Lynxley enter the room.

Kitty: "The cops are right behind us!"

Milton then looked at Judy and Nick while grabbing the journal back.

Milton: "Kill the snake. We'll burn the journal. If he wants it, it's dangerous. And you two will file a report that he attacked us. And you will keep your mouths shut."

He said, his claws coming out while he came closer and closer.