I think the parents should be charged. They got there child attacked and a snake killed. I am going out this weekend to see if I can get a lock for my sliding glass doors to keep people out of my 2 foot BP enclosure. What would possess someone to have an 18 footer behind an unlocked door. I mean I would have signs up on the door. Reading

"There is an 18 foot Python behind this door. This snake is welcome in our home but it is not a pet. Do not go inside this room alone. Do not go in this room unless you have experience handling giant snakes."

and then there would be a look or two on the door. Amazing how stupid people can be.