Update on girl killed by python

Couple of questions;
At the time this happened, the snake was 8 1/2 feet long and weighed 13 1/2 pounds. Since I know next to nothing about Burmese pythons, what would a normal weight be for this size? Would a Burm this size and weight be weak? :confused:

From what I remember of the video it didn't look that big. The cop carried it in one hand and it dangled in a U shape not touching the ground. I'd say 6ft max.

Closing arguments from both sides tomorrow - then it's up to the jury.

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Originally Posted by Trogdorpheus

I think they should require a license to own burms and retics and other large constrictors, that way we reduce the number of times morons get a hold of animals they can't handle.

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Really... More regulations, your not serious. People need to use sense.

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Originally Posted by GoFride08

Closing arguments from both sides tomorrow - then it's up to the jury.

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Did they do an autopsy? Has the findings been made public? I am very curious as to whether the snake ever actually hurt her versus whether the parents used the snake to cover up a murder.

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Originally Posted by R&DP

Really... More regulations, your not serious. People need to use sense.

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Those regulations have been passed here in FL. Unfortunately there are alot of people out there who are just idiots, plain & simple

a license or permit to own one will not prevent them from getting one illeagally...just sayin'

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Originally Posted by mikeandsheleen

a license or permit to own one will not prevent them from getting one illeagally...just sayin'

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I hear ya

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Originally Posted by Trogdorpheus

I think they should require a license to own burms and retics and other large constrictors, that way we reduce the number of times morons get a hold of animals they can't handle.

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What I'd rather see is that if a venomous snake or large constrictor escapes and kills or gravely injures someone due to improper husbandry, including inadequate caging and not remembering to secure said caging, that the keeper of the reptile get the book thrown at them. There should be a long mandatory sentence, irregardless of "it was an accident," zero possibility of a parole, and if they do live long enough to get out, in 20 years or so, they shouldn't be allowed to own any pet, not even a pet goldfish.

Morons are always going to find a way to keep something they can't handle. But even morons do have some notion that going away to prison for a very long time is something that should be avoided. And sending them away protects the rest of society from the consequences of their stupidity.

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Originally Posted by BigJ

I'm sorry but all that does is start to limit our rights which leads down a slippery slope of them eventually taking them away all together. Same thing goes for many other rights, mainly our right to bare arms...

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i agree ...once they limit burms then it will be balls and then corns and then anoles and then worms...ect ect
they dont want us to own anything at all these days. i am against any legislation that limits my rights
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