...From the New Article:
'The Humane Society of the United States says at least 13 people have been killed in the U.S. by pet pythons -- which are also constrictors -- since 1980.
"But as far as I know, this is the first time someone has been killed by a pet boa constrictor," said Beth Preiss, the society's captive wildlife regulation specialist.'
The stats I'd seen were from before this happened, I didn't hear about this story out here in NC. It's a shame that happened, and odd behavior for a red-tail. I suppose it had to be just a matter of time, but I wouldn't let that tarnish the red-tail's stellar track record as a rather docile snake. I guess someday people will learn not to handle snakes over 8' long alone, they are after all 'animals' and thus inherently unpredictable.
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