I once heard of someone whos family pediatrician turned him into the police for child abuse because he had ball pythons.

So when I go to the pediatrician with my children they ALWAYS ask any pets? We answer no, even though... well we figure they arent kept in the house and arent mammals. Any how my wife was there with my daughter and they asked any pets? And my wife said no, and the Pediatrician said good, Some of those big snakes are killing children like that one in Central Florida. Of course I think my wife was glad she said no at that point.



Another example is a nice older lady who walks her dog by our yard. My little girl LOVES dogs and always runs out to pet her dog. One day my wife was talking with her and the older lady says, have you seen those giant snakes in the Everglades that are making their way here? They are eating pets and are very dangerous I am very nervous. My wife said she told her I dont think you have anything to worry about. She told me people really dont have a clue about these animals do they? Any how just two stories fueled by the media.

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