Snake eats family dog as kids watch

CNN ^ | 2-27-08

[svcw]

Ok, this is disgusting but I still laughed.

[Greg F]

So they let a 16 foot python hang around a home with pets and children? Morons.

[cripplecreek]

And that children, is the law of the jungle.

[Rummyfan]

"The family that owned the dog had actually seen it in the dog's bed

Reminder that if you see a 16-foot python in your backyard doghouse, get a machete and go to work!

[No Truce With Kings]

“And that children, is the law of the jungle.”

—as old and as true as the sky;
And the Chihuahua that keeps it may prosper, but the Chihuahua that breaks it must die.

[IrishCatholic]

See 16 ft. snake in dog’s bed. Kill 16 ft. snake in dog’s bed. Then there is no need to call anyone; there is no story, and the kids can play with their dog.

[Zionist Conspirator]

Um . . . aren't pet pythons supposed to be kept in terraria?

If you have a little dog and want a snake, get a spread natter! (Not that they have spread natters in Australia!)

[Greg F]

The only lethal measure recommended is a long-handled shovel or hoe to kill the snake by severing the head from the body. DO NOT handle the head of a venomous snake alive or dead. A recently killed snake may bite by reflex action. Venomous snakes should only be killed if their presence endangers humans or pets. More than 80% of snakebites occur when a person is trying to kill or handle a snake. If the snake is encountered outdoors, the best defense is to back slowly away from it.
. . .

Now, it would take a lot of work to sever the head from the body of a 16 foot python with a hoe. That said it would be exciting.

[Tijeras_Slim]

"It actively stalked the dog for a number of days,"

I've never seen a shotgun that takes that long to load.

[Grut]

IIRC, Chihuahuas were the Aztecs chickens; looks like this one met its destiny.

[decimon]

"Sheila, there's a python been for days stalking our dog we keep tied in the yard."

"I know, Bob."

--three days later--

"Sheila, the kids say that python is swallowing our dog."

"I know, Bob."

[Intimidator]

This is pretty funny

[Moleman]

sad, I love dogs and hate smakes

[polymuser]

Some parents there. To set this up for for young children to witness was utterly insensitive.

[Mr. Brightside]

“Mom, can you make some popcorn?”

[2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten]

Doggone.

[JustaDumbBlonde]

[dfwgator]

Somebody alert PeTA.

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

With all the trigger locks required in California I have.