Actually no, they did show the guy on Miami Animal Cops using this technique, and he used dead ball pythons I thought to try to catch a cobra, and did. So it did work, and the snake didn't look harmed, although it would be hard to se the harm.
Most likely they saw it there. That guy is a long time profesional at doing this sort of thing, so people would definately think it was okay to do. Not that it is right or good. Just saying it was shown being donw by a pro on tv so most folks are gonna believe it.
The tv wouldn't lie right? (TIC)
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