Walking Dead kills Rattlesnake

[Michelle.C]

http://comicbook.com/blog/2014/03/03...-walking-dead/

"Comicbook.com reached out to AMC and asked, “Was a real rattlesnake actually killed in the “Still” episode of The Walking Dead?” AMC responded, “No.”"

[Tarzan152]

After watching the clip over and over again, I'm convinced that was a pre-killed snake that was stabbed. On a quick side note, there is no evidence (on that clip) that the actor did the stabbing. One scene is of a live rattle snake slithering away and someone approaching with a forked stick. The scene cuts to the actor approaching with the stick and a knife ready for the strike. Then it cuts facing the live snake while it gets pinned but no shot of who is doing the pinning. And the last scene is a side shot of (what I believe is a) pre-killed snake being stabbed. I dont think the actor himself did the stabbing; pre-killed or not.

Upon being stabbed, the snake has no reaction to getting stabbed. Also, the mouth was partially open before being stabbed which leads me to believe they were dealing with a dead snake. The pressure from the forked stick on its neck forced the mouth to partially open. Was it a real snake that was stabbed? I'm going to go ahead and say yes. Killed live for cinematic purposes? Seriously doubt it. Too many liabilities that the studio would have to deal with. So technically, the actor isnt lying when he is asked if that was a real snake during the interview. He wasnt asked if it was a live snake being killed or if he did it.

Thats my 2 cents.

[Darkbird]

Never having seen the show, I would highly doubt they killed any snake there. Not because of any respect for the animal, but because of the legal issues they would face. And as long as it doesn't suffer, I have no problem with people killing them. I would eat them myself if I got hungry, but hamburgers are easier to catch

[davidalberd]

This stylish mens fashion jacket is an exclusive recreation inspired from the American films series “The Walking Dead”. David Morrissey played the character of The Governor has worn this jacket.

[Mr Oni]

How did this last so long??

You can't harm animals in shows and movies.

[lpaulgib]

http://comicbook.com/blog/2014/03/03...-walking-dead/


No US made movie/tv show is going to kill an animal larger than an ant. They will have PETA and a dozen other regulatory agencies all over them for it.