Wow...anyone hear about this?

Part of the article :

"The incident leading to Dres’ death began About 12:45 a.m., when an acquaintance of Dres called 911 to report that Dres’ 13-foot-long boa constrictor had wrapped around his neck inside its cage in the 10000 block of Lincoln Road."

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.d...EWS01/61216003

Has anyone heard of recorded deaths by snakes in the Boa Constrictor genus?

No, but it IS 13 feet long... that's big enough that you'd need someone else there. Same as if it was a burm or retic.

EDIT: And the worst part of this (besides the death :P) is what is mentioned in the article:

Quote:

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State lawmakers are considering exotic-pet regulations. In Kentucky, some officials in Campbell County are considering an exotic-pets ban.

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All because of one death?

I wonder if they cuffed the boa to take it away...

hmmm... makes me wonder if alcohol was involved... 12:45am seems like a weird time to be sticking your head into your snakes enclosure. he did have a buddy with him... who called 911 so he wasn't alone.

you know... there are so many people out there who don't research and do the best for their snakes and other exotics... and their mistakes do make 'news' unfortunately :(

Where do you see boa in the article?
From the sound of it, this was most likely a burm or retic.
I wonder if they edited the story?

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Pet python kills owner
BY JANICE MORSE | JMORSE@ENQUIRER.COM
Ted Dres, 48, died Saturday after his pet snake wrapped itself around his neck, strangling him.

Dres died at Bethesda North Hospital about 1:45 a.m., despite Loveland-Symmes medics’ efforts to save him.

Officials said the death highlights the risk that comes with owning exotic pets.


In Butler County, a man was bitten by a pet monkey last month and a woman was bitten by her pet python in August.

State lawmakers are considering exotic-pet regulations. In Kentucky, some officials in Campbell County are considering an exotic-pets ban.

“People who keep these type of animals as pets should know exactly what they’re doing and what they’re capable of,” said Andy Mahlman, spokesman for the Cincinnati Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Mahlman said he has seen photographs of reptile owners posing with snakes coiled around their necks. “They don’t realize they could be a few seconds away from death,” he said.

“This is not just a joke or a plaything,” Mahlman said. “You’re dealing with a creature that is capable of killing.”

Dres’ snake is being kept at the society’s shelter until further directions from police or Dres’ family, Mahlman said. It could end up with one of several reptile-rescue groups that work with the society.

The incident leading to Dres’ death began About 12:45 a.m., when an acquaintance of Dres called 911 to report that Dres’ 13-foot-long python had wrapped around his neck inside its cage in the 10000 block of Lincoln Road.

“The snake continued to strangle the victim until deputies arrived,” the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said. in a news release

When deputies arrived, They found Dres face-down in the cage with the snake still around his neck. Deputies removed the snake from Dres, and Loveland-Symmes medics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation. With deputies’ help, members of an animal-protection group used a blanket and rope to “bag” the reptile.

He said the snake likely would end up with one of several reptile-rescue groups that work with the society.

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According to THIS news story, it was a 13 foot ball python that killed him:

http://www.local12.com/news/local/st...9-f23959baa5b1

13 ft eh? ammmmazing.

Gotta love it.:mad:


The uninformed report the news and the out of touch propose a law because of it.

I just looked from my little 20 inch BP to the words "13 foot long Ball Python"... nice research there, journalists. :rolleyes:

Moved to General Herp forum.