Endorenna Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 yeah you cant blame the snake but man are you stupid if you dont seal the tank with a child in the house Or with anyone in the house, for that matter. A snake, even a constrictor, doensn't have to be massive to kill a full-grown human. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quanon Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Or with anyone in the house, for that matter. A snake, even a constrictor, doensn't have to be massive to kill a full-grown human. True, but snakes aren't insane viscious killer beasts out for blood. The legend that Pythons or big constrictors eat humans and hunt them down is.. well a mythe. Yes they can eat big things, like hogs and deer. And yes they love to escape, though the escaping isn't linked to being hungry. Perhaps they should've have fed it properly; when snakes got their meal, the only thing they do is relax and take a nap for a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endorenna Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 True, but snakes aren't insane viscious killer beasts out for blood. The legend that Pythons or big constrictors eat humans and hunt them down is.. well a mythe. Yes they can eat big things, like hogs and deer. And yes they love to escape, though the escaping isn't linked to being hungry. Perhaps they should've have fed it properly; when snakes got their meal, the only thing they do is relax and take a nap for a couple of days. I know it's a myth--still, bad idea, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True_Avery Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 It is not an easy for a snake to kill a full grown human. 8 Feet would have to be the minimum size, and that would have to be around your neck. They are incredibly strong animals, but it isn't exactly hard for an animal as versatile as a human to get it off. Pythons will kill humans rarely, but those that do are upwards of 10 to 20 feet in length and are usually the larger constrictors. Ball Pythons and other more pet friendly snakes get 6-8 feet max and make great pets... If you feed them correctly, house them correctly, and make sure to keep them away from things they -can- kill which, in this case, obviously did not happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quanon Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I know it's a myth--still, bad idea, period. You tell me know. After I got my snake for almost 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandalore The Shadow Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Or with anyone in the house, for that matter. A snake, even a constrictor, doensn't have to be massive to kill a full-grown human. you are right of course but if you feel you must have one make sure it is only the people that are willing to live with the risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astor Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 you are right of course but if you feel you must have one make sure it is only the people that are willing to live with the risk The risk, so i'm told is fairly minimal - according to a figure I saw in a paper yesterday, only about 20 people have been killed in this manner in around 30 years. Don't quote on me on that though, as it's very possible that the paper may be wrong on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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