Snake slaying was improper, wildlife officials say (WARNING GRAPHIC!)

Here's another with PETA complaining that FWC was advocating decapitation without clubbing (let's call it what it is) first, and that wasn't right:
http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/seein...asive-species/

Aha. I knew if I looked around hard enough I would find something:
http://www.miamiherald.com/2009/07/3...y-hunters.html

So, striking off the snake's head was just FINE with the FWC. They figure reptile keepers already know how to humanely dispatch snakes, so anything they do must be fine. They were fine with someone slicing through a snake's spine with a pocket knife.

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Originally Posted by Jimi_Reptile

umm,,, technically all animals, wild or domesticated, ..................... I would think twice about killing them all, cause some may be the key to the next exotics boom.....

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I was being rudely sarcastic because I was offended by the "if a wild dog comes into my yard..." comment ;) I completely agree with everything you said.

Sorry you thought I was being serious!

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Originally Posted by WingedWolfPsion

Now, the reason I'm asking is because I clearly remember the FWC stating that the approved method for 'euthanizing' Burmese was to strike off their head with a sharp blade.

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I think you're right... I definately remember seeing this as the recommended method. Either shooting them in the head or decapitation... Infact, as brutal as it is, and as much as I disagree with this whole thing... The fact that he actually beat it in the head when it didn't die instantly actually makes me feel a little better. If they had all stood around while the snakes head was still alive... That would have been much worse IMO.

"shakes head"