W. VA Man charged after large python escapes

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In the article, it said it got loose from the container he was transporting it in in his truck. I'd be willing to bet it was in a large rubbermaid tub and the lid was not secured via means other than the clips on the tub. The charge was something like "allowing a dangerous animal to roam loose" (can't remember exactly what it said in the article).

I would also think this would be a citation situation but it sounds like they are actually charging him with a crime and that he will need an attorney.

I agree, most likely a plastic tote...and for a snake that big & that strong? Not smart.

I suspect (just guessing) it's a criminal charge rather than just a citation perhaps because this snake was not allowed, or allowed only with a permit he doesn't have?

And I'll be honest...no matter how much you love snakes, you don't want to be out for a stroll & be surprised by a hungry 15' python that doesn't belong in the wild.