Most "professional" zoologist comments I've seen in the news tend towards skepticism that the snake would, (or could), do that, but the sensationalism from the media will be what does the damage. I agree, I can't see how a snake constricts two children with a third child present and no one notices til morning? It very well could be a coverup, but if not it is a very rare and isolated incident. I haven't heard a length on the snake, just that it was "100 lbs". A 15' python that only weighs 100 lbs would be by definition a hungry snake, (a snake that long should be 150lbs +), so if you combine that with prey-smelling children I suppose it's possible, but definitely not plausible! I agree, there very well might be more to the story. Unfortunately all python species will be vilified as a result.

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