Here in San Antonio a man was indicted for manslaughter.

About a year ago there was an incident where a Gaboon Viper got loose and found its way over to the neighbors carport. Their 5 year old son was out side playing. He saw the snake and reached down to touch it. He was bit and died before he could make it to the hospital. The snake was put down and the man was arrested. He is trying to make the case that he was not responsible for what the snake had did.

He got the snake online for $125.

What does everyone think about this does he deserve whats coming to him?

Texas does have laws about keeping non native venemous snakes but they are very vague.

IMO It is his responsibility to house the snake securely and he should be held responsible for the death of that little boy.