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2008-10-24 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Virginia Woman Killed by Her 13-Foot Pet Python

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Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2008-10-24 11:45|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Pythons generally do not view humans as prey, especially small ones like this. Yes, 13 feet is small compared to other species of python.

There are some confirmed reports of Burmese pythons and green anacondas (variety of boa) attacking and eating people.

Posted by Iblis 2008-10-24 14:42|| 2008-10-24 14:42|| Front Page Top

#2 I really don't see the point of keeping reptiles, or spiders, for that matter, as pet. Some few people may have a special fondness for them, sure, but most other people who keep them as pets don't seem to be be bothered by the fact they have brains too rudimentary for forging any kind of actual relationship. The owner can become food if the wrong instincts are triggered, I'd believe.

Posted by anonymous5089 2008-10-24 15:21|| 2008-10-24 15:21|| Front Page Top

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