Python Kills Toddler

Peg · 07-03-2009, 06:55 PM

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A 12-foot pet Burmese python has broken out of its aquarium and strangled to death a two-year-old girl in her Florida bedroom.

Police said Shaunia Hare was already dead when paramedics arrived at her home in Oxford, 50 miles northwest of Orlando.

The albino snake had been owned by Charles Darnell, the boyfriend of Shaunia’s mother, who found it in the toddler's bedroom, wrapped around her. Mr Darnell, 32, stabbed the snake until he was able to pry her away, but was too late to save her.

Mr Darnell did not have a permit for the snake, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said tonight, although he has not yet been charged with any offence.

“It’s becoming more and more of a problem, perhaps no fault of the animal, more a fault of the human,” said Jorge Pino, a state wildlife commission spokesman.

“People purchase these animals when they’re small. When they grow, they either can’t control them or release them.”

At least 12 people have been killed in the US by pet pythons since 1980.

chonsigirl · 07-03-2009, 07:01 PM

That was a sad story, poor little one.

Odie · 07-03-2009, 07:26 PM

O M G, that poor innocent child!

when will people realize these aren't pets!

cars · 07-04-2009, 02:38 AM

There are pets, & then there are pets, & a SNAKE is not a pet!

Peg · 07-04-2009, 06:05 AM

My son has a ball python someone gave him for graduation two years ago. It escaped once. That is the day I made him put a lamp and two heavy books on the lid. It'll need to grow another 4 feet before it can lift the books.

cars · 07-05-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Peg

My son has a ball python someone gave him for graduation two years ago. It escaped once. That is the day I made him put a lamp and two heavy books on the lid. It'll need to grow another 4 feet before it can lift the books.

Good luck with that, I don't envy you one bit!

07-03-2009, 06:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Peg Proud American Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,578	Python Kills Toddler Link A 12-foot pet Burmese python has broken out of its aquarium and strangled to death a two-year-old girl in her Florida bedroom. Police said Shaunia Hare was already dead when paramedics arrived at her home in Oxford, 50 miles northwest of Orlando. The albino snake had been owned by Charles Darnell, the boyfriend of Shaunia’s mother, who found it in the toddler's bedroom, wrapped around her. Mr Darnell, 32, stabbed the snake until he was able to pry her away, but was too late to save her. Mr Darnell did not have a permit for the snake, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said tonight, although he has not yet been charged with any offence. “It’s becoming more and more of a problem, perhaps no fault of the animal, more a fault of the human,” said Jorge Pino, a state wildlife commission spokesman. “People purchase these animals when they’re small. When they grow, they either can’t control them or release them.” At least 12 people have been killed in the US by pet pythons since 1980.
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07-03-2009, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
chonsigirl I think, therefore I post Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nirvana Posts: 31,903	Re: Python Kills Toddler That was a sad story, poor little one.
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07-03-2009, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Odie Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario. Posts: 17,860	Re: Python Kills Toddler O M G, that poor innocent child! when will people realize these aren't pets!
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07-04-2009, 02:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
cars Long Time Member Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Winter months-Florida, Summer months- New England Posts: 8,854	Re: Python Kills Toddler There are pets, & then there are pets, & a SNAKE is not a pet! __________________ Cars <"LIFE is SHORT, Make the most of it!!!" GET OUTTA HERE!> <Love living Large!> <Home is where you're treated the best, but complain the most!>
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07-04-2009, 06:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Peg Proud American Supporting Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,578	Re: Python Kills Toddler My son has a ball python someone gave him for graduation two years ago. It escaped once. That is the day I made him put a lamp and two heavy books on the lid. It'll need to grow another 4 feet before it can lift the books.
Local Time: 12:46 AM Local Date: 02-09-2010

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