Sorry about the nerd-rage there.
I guess the topic just bugs me cause I know lots of people that own things that other people want banned, such as guns, reptiles, and large dogs, etc. and I hate these stories that make all owners of such things seem like stupid and irresponsible people. Sucks how a few bad apples can ruin the bunch.
The negligent manslaughter charge sounds good.
I think owning something dangerous makes you highly responsible for any unintended outcome. Anyone that believes that a constricting snake is not dangerous has failed the first test of owning one. Thanks for your response.