Keeping large constrictors, hots, and other potentially dangerous animals definitely requires an advanced knowledge base and a proactive application of overcautious responsibility, traits some keepers have but many do not. These snakes, though normally docile, are exceptionally strong in relation to a toddler. I read some of the thread on the Burmese forum and there seems to be a lot of finger pointing at everything but the appropriate issues, as if misreporting the actual length of the snake etc. proves the other facts are fabricated and so on. The fact is that while this scenario is improbable it is possible. It is not the first time such an event has occurred. Anyway, this is a terrible tragedy that we all must learn from. Owning these animals can be a rewarding hobby but the dangers, even remote ones, must be recognised and safeguarded against.

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• Sad news out of Florida... - Hollychan, Thu Jul 2 15:07:15 2009
• Ah... sorry... - Hollychan, Thu Jul 2 15:47:10 2009
• Don't worry.... - vichris, Fri Jul 3 07:07:36 2009
• RE: Don't worry.... - thecrocpot, Fri Jul 3 18:53:55 2009
• RE: Don't worry.... - rlhallman, Sat Jul 4 10:43:35 2009
• RE: Don't worry.... - markg, Wed Jul 8 13:37:13 2009