Even our cats and dogs today were at one point in history “exotic wild animals”…. -Even toys have contributed to 20 deaths that year. http://www.rexano.org/Statistics/Death_Odds_Exotic_Animal_2005.pdf At least, that’s the case for those who allow their pets to sleep in their beds. Snakes can also go a long time without eating. In a proper biological and medicinal sense, any way. Or that there was federal legislation proposed several years ago that would have made felons out of millions of American citizens for simply crossing state lines with their non native pet parakeet or tropical fish? I hate this terrible written stories. Totally. Owning a Black Mamba is insanely dangerous. Cops joke about how they can get probable cause any time — all they have to to do is follow a car until the driver violates a traffic law, and then they can make a stop and search the car. No parent should ever have to bury their child, and Aidan’s parents had to say goodbye to their son before he ever got to fully experience the wonderful life that was ahead. I believe it would then be a safe assumption to make that by, using your reasoning, a sizable portion of the general populace residing in such suburban environments would therefore not be professionally trained to properly manage/diffuse situations in which dogs, or their fellow species can be dangerous. It should be illegal. There is a difference between going to an art gallery and painting something yourself. By viewing our video content, you are accepting the terms of our, Aleta Stacy Attacked By Lethal 'Black Mamba'; Questions Left Unanswered. The snake's appetite hadn't gone away, in fact, the vet said, it was preparing its stomach for a big meal that it had been getting ready to eat -- the woman. Those are some pretty far reaching accusations, KPMc. Chris Irvine is Senior News Editor at Fox News. snakes of any kind are NOT pets you endangered scores of your neighbors possibly children However, I think social media should educate the populous about wildlife. You might even change minds. Despite this grave news, based upon my knowledge of snakes and other reptiles, I do not believe that it should be illegal for people to own and care for snakes. You just might be very surprised at what you may find. I would really like to know more about what the investigation uncovers. Although it is not stated nor specified what the conditions of the animals were in this story, I have an updated report stating the snakes were “well fed” and “well cared for” here, http://www.lohud.com/article/20110617/NEWS04/106170348/Expert-911-might-saved-dead-Putnam-snake-owner?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|News. Something sounds very, very odd about this story. Why take the time to learn when one can “win” with lazy semantics and a robust “duh”? A pet like Alex was exactly what he needed in his life. According to the man's brother, the victim had purchased the snake at a local pet store for $300 a few months earlier. Updated 0042 GMT (0842 HKT) November 2, 2019. Read my previous post on the matter. so you snakecharmers, be prepared to take it on the chin! I would never ask for something that you think is normal to be illegal. More people have died tragic deaths because of their unnatural presence here in the USA than anyone can dare say was worth the pleasure a few irrisponsible thrill seekers ..insist they get from possessing these creatures! The amount of venom that can be delivered from a single bite can be gargantuan. Aidan Pankey would always be remembered for his enthusiasm and fun-loving spirit. However, the snake never once attempted to harm his owner. What if they get loose? Dangerous venomous snakes from other countries have no place outside a zoo. The safety net would be far better at a professional facility (maintained either by a zoo, university or a hobbyist organization — or some cooperative combination thereof). Don’t believe me? If you have no answer to that, you might then want to practice what you preach, rather than simply sitting at a keyboard typing inane drivel. The state of Florida has has already addressed the issue in which you cite, which has thus far remained a relatively localized problem in southern Florida by recently amending their laws and regulations pertaining to the ownership and possession of Reptiles of Concern (ROCs) as of 2010. An individual may be an animal hobbyist or breeder (which Ms. Stacey most likely was in my opnion) and be able to properly maintain say 70 reptiles, but another person may only maintain two or three and provide absolutely What must accompany that definition is a failure to provide basic husbandry and/or veterinary care for either oneself and/or the animals in their charge. Wild animals belong behind bars. Not only with the pad lock being unlocked did she put herself in danger, but if that snake had escaped the home it was in, she would have put many others in danger by it getting out. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Woman takes in deadly snake. OR, maybe, you could take the time to become informed on the subject matter and contribute to it. That’s why he was over the moon when his grandmother presented him with an unexpected gift…. you deserve your untimely end. It would be far more constructive…, But let me ask you this though. Authorities said an autopsy found Hurt died due to strangulation by a snake. However, how would you feel knowing that you five year old rode his bike upon a cobra that someone lost? I think it should become illegal to own venomous snakes they belong in their habitat, what happens when the owner gets bitten, yep the snakes are taken away and euthanises as was the case with anita finch who got bitten by her pet gaboon viper, you will never tame a venomous snake, leave them in the wild. These animals are very hard to contain. I’d recommend them for small (but gentle) children without hesitation. It should absolutely be illegal to own pet snakes. owning more then 1 or 2 snakes should be ok unlike owning 75. the police have suspected, may the culprit be brought to justice. I care deeply for the rights of animals but to say that every person who feeds animals live animals soul be locked up, that is extreme…go join PETA. A woman found out why her beloved pet snake had been acting strangely in a story that has been going viral on Facebook. Attorney Marcel Katz was representing Hurst in her divorce and said the snakes were a factor in negotiations of dividing property. Most people who get these exotic snakes don’t think about the danger they put themselves, and other people in when they get these animals. If my gun was putting you at risk, it should be illegal. What do you believe snakes in the wild feed on? I do think it should probably be illegal to keep poisonous snakes if you have children though. Aidan even took Alex along with him when he went swimming! http://www.lohud.com/article/20110617/NEWS04/106170348/Expert-911-might-saved-dead-Putnam-snake-owner?odyssey=tab, http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/invasion-of-the-giant-pythons/herpetologist-shawn-heflick-answers-your-questions/5564/, http://www.rexano.org/Statistics/Death_Odds_Exotic_Animal_2005.pdf. The boy was suffering from rat-bite fever, which he contracted from his new pet. I KNOW THAT PLACE MUST SMELL LIKE ………. Aidan’s grandmother put her signature on the document, which meant she legally accepted the risks. When locals from Tiba's town killed the snake and sliced it open, the woman was found dead, fully intact, and swallowed whole. You might be surprised at the people who have them and just don’t make a big show of it. If people feel owning a snake should be illegal because they belong out in the wild that other wild animals like birds, lizards and etc should not be owned as pets either since they are wild animals. Anytime something is outlawed, only the outlaws will have it! The incident with Aidan garnered a lot of media attention. It can be recognised by its small flat head and round snout, Found across Southern Africa, the snake, which has dark stripes, hunts small mammals, birds, lizards, frogs and toads, Once thought to be the world’s deadliest snake, the black mamba is found in Southern and Eastern Africa. Owning venomous snakes should only be illegal due to the animals potentially escaping and harming/killing other people. Fish farms maintain and stock hundreds of fish. For the record, I support and am involved with not only several herpetological organizations promoting local and state conservation efforts through captive breeding and habitat restoration/preservation, but I am also involved with indigenous species survey and monitoring work as well. At that point, the woman admitted that her relationship with the snake wasn’t just a close one: in fact, she actually slept alongside her snake each and every night! A baby viper can kill you. VENOM Yet, you might want to think twice before you start asking yours to share your bed…, Ten-year-old Aidan Pankey loved animals all his life. If you want to see exotic wild animals then go to a zoo, or ride the New York City subways. Their snake shows are done with surgically devenomized snakes. You may initially fail to see the connection to which I am about to post, or view it as a stretch. Dogs and cats smell far worse than a snake does. When they eat that much at a time, they need to make room. My fiancée, roommates, family and friends have a great deal of respect for the animals since they have observed the excellent behaviors of snakes that are well cared for. I have read a portion of the comments and the main thread I see here is “Why keep snakes? Is it not selfish to do anything for one’s own pleasure? No one familiar with the snake would handle it casually and police are looking at the possibility that what happened here wasn’t an accident. While his grandmother was walking down the aisles of Petco one afternoon, she came across an animal she felt Aidan would absolutely love. To me, it sounds as if you are simply another one of the many fearful uninformed, as your sentiments are clearly not based in any real, proven fact or reality. dear woman will rest in peace. “When they examined the body they observed one of her forearms where appeared to be fresh, bite marks, snake marks on the arm,” Capt. All market data delayed 20 minutes. But a Bulldog can or a pet rat can if it doesn’t know better from it’s owner and the kid scares or gets it upset. Constrictors are mellow. The snake was about 7 feet long and one day it just stopped eating. There are plenty of people who enjoy caring for snakes who are “normal” people (depending upon your definition of normal, of course). Alex was having a great time hanging out on Grandpa’s shoulder! ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Woman dies. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. -899 died as a result from falling from chairs in their homes. It hunts lizards scorpions and centipedes, The colour varies on this snake, which is found in sub-Saharan Africa. Then I should be able to own venomous snakes. They did everything together, too. Dog attacks are usually territorial aggression against strangers off of the owners property. Petco, however, was ready for the case. The animal’s bite is … Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. kinda stupid dont you think? give us dominion over animals according to Genesis. The rest of Aidan’s family loved Alex just about as much as Aidan did. As a herpetologic hobbyist and trained ecologist, however, I believe that introducing dangerous reptiles (or any plant or animal) into suburbia where they may come into contact with untrained people is a risk to society.
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