Posted on 05/07/2009 9:18:39 PM PDT by Chet 99
Melissa and Anthony Melendrez have been placed on probation after being charged with child abuse and child neglect following the attack in January in the family's home.
During the incident, the snake wrapped itself around the toddler, constricting the child and sinking its fangs into his body. The attack prevented the boy from breathing and he began to turn blue, police reports state. He also suffered several bite wounds.
The reticulated python only released the boy from his grip when Mrs Melendrez attacked it with a knife, stabbing it more than a dozen times.
The snake was later euthanised, and the couple's five other pet reptiles including a 14-foot python were taken to an animal shelter.
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Why is that boy lying in a pile of bags and shoes?
I do wish the media would report correct information. Pythons don't have FANGS, they have TEETH. Only venomous snakes have fangs. I guess the rule is to go with the more sensational word though.
Correct.
There are only bad python owners.
Actually, there are many good python owners. They don't make the news because their snakes don't attack people.
Pythons make excellent pets for children.
Nope, but geckos aren't bad.
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