This is discusting. Some poeple should not have kids..

[Argentra]

Oh heck yeah...he was out of there as fast as he could drag that spoiled rotten spawn... This was not the owners fault, tho I personally would have 'escorted' that child out of the area SO fast, nor was it entirely the child's fault...it was the parent's. Anyone who takes a child they KNOW to be violent (and it is believed this guy knew from what he was heard to say) out where there are animals, not just reptiles, is totally accountable for what that child does.

I agree the owner should have called for someone to stop and hold those two to get some sort of report filed or payment from them. I also agree that that kid should be forced to pay for what he did...maybe by cleaning cages or some sort of service under heavy supervision.

All in all this was a HORRID act that could have been prevented on many fronts...

[KYSHA]

If I was to do something like that when I was young my mother would've taken off her sandal hit my bottom with it then make me tell the owner sorry (and mean it) then make me help the owner around. My mother is very strict when it comes to animal cruelty

[Mr. H]

I don't believe it was the owner's fault. You could perhaps argue that it was partially his fault but by doing that you could also say that all parents are partially responsible for their children's death for concieving them in the first place. It was irresponsible for the owner not to act sooner, sure, but it was the little murderer's decision to take an innocent life. If I were there, I would have a hard time controlling myself as I'd be so mad I simply would not think of the consequences. I do hope something truly horrible befalls this truly person.

[shhhli]

well. i feel its not 100% the kid or the parents simply because (unless i missed something) it is quite foolish to leave a snake lying around in the grass at a fair. my biggest concern would be that someone would step on him and kill him. which, well, is what happened.

[MedusasOwl]

I'm reposting this tragic story a few other places. Thank you for sharing it, this is exactly the kind of thing that people need to know about... and why education is so important.

*sigh*

I've seen kids act that way towards all kinds of animals too... not just reptiles. I can't even begin to fathom that kind of cruel behavior...

[jotay]

Un-friggin real!



I understand that taking any action on the child is not the way to go but I am a person who when taken to my limits act first and think later. I would have chased down and confronted the father and if he would have given me any lip I would have belted him. Sorry if that line of thinking upsets anyone but it is what it is and I am who I am. And I will stand up and defend those who can't .

The parents are the ones to blame here. Where the heck was the father the first time this little "angel" was told to leave the snake alone???

Unless kids are older ie 16-17 range I tend to blame parents more for their actions than the kids. No home training, pure and simple.

The parent should have been stopped and the parent/child should be held accountable in a legal sense.

What a shame.

[Jmiller250]

It wasnt the owner of the animals fault it was the kids fault completely. Any responsible parent that gives a hoot would have done something to their kid other then just gabbing him and hauling him away. The poor guy had a display set up showing off his animals and informing the community how to safely handle reptiles and how they are like any other pet.

Sorry shhhi the kid didnt just step on the animal he stomped on it purposely.

anybody that raises their kid(s) like that need to be stomped on. (*end rant)

[Mr. H]

Unless kids are older ie 16-17 range I tend to blame parents more for their actions than the kids. No home training, pure and simple.

I'm 15 and I'm aware that my own actions come with my own consequences for a number of years now. Probably since I was 11-ish. I think parents are held responsible for too much, and that children are much more aware of things than people give them credit for. This little... (insert unspeakable word here) should be held responsible for his actions, and a smack is the least he deserves.

[Jmiller250]

You are correct on that Mr. H. you know what you are doing basicly after the age of 8 or 9.

[LadyOhh]

Its such a tragedy, and the fact that no one took responsibility is even sadder still.


RIP, snake friend