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Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:15:09 GMT

A 28 yr. old man was being strangled by his 15 ft. pet snake. The article did not specify boa or python.

Police killed the snake and the guy was taken to the hospital. He is lucky to be alive.

It bears repeating, people, what part of wild animal is hard to grasp.

What is wrong with your basic puppy, kitty, bird, gerbil, bunny?

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

Trailrun23 — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:21:34 GMT

Today I saw an article about a huge python that had escaped (or was dumped) somewhere in Florida. It was found and captured and was a female carrying 1200 eggs. People were upset that it was killed. Wish they would make it against the law to sell or own exotic pets like pythons, etc. People buy them when they are tiny and as soon as they grow too big to manage, they just simply dump them in a park or a field, and then someone gets hurt or traumatized and the " pet" is killed. I know they still sell baby alligators in some places in Florida. I just don't know why anyone would buy one. I don't think they are cute even when they are babies!

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

deepwaterdotter — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:21:46 GMT

A snake would not be my first choice for a pet, but as long as it's legal and they are tended to by responsible owners, it's their option.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:36:17 GMT

Well, at least I don't have to worry about Petunia (8 lb. cat) killing me in my sleep.

I just hope there were no kids in that house.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

Kachina624 — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:13:54 GMT

Dont be too smug about those 8lb kitties being safe pets. My sister's kitty learned how to turn off her CPAP machine. We figure she thinks she'll inherit the house.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

ScarletDove — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 01:46:39 GMT

@Trailrun23 wrote:
Today I saw an article about a huge python that had escaped (or was dumped) somewhere in Florida. It was found and captured and was a female carrying 1200 eggs. People were upset that it was killed. Wish they would make it against the law to sell or own exotic pets like pythons, etc. People buy them when they are tiny and as soon as they grow too big to manage, they just simply dump them in a park or a field, and then someone gets hurt or traumatized and the " pet" is killed. I know they still sell baby alligators in some places in Florida. I just don't know why anyone would buy one. I don't think they are cute even when they are babies!

@Trailrun23 Indeed, smart move destroying that snake. I believe Florida offers a bounty for certain snakes that are damaging and killing wildlife in the Everglades!

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:19:47 GMT

@Kachina624 Are CPAP machines noisy? If so, I'm safe. Anything that makes nose scares the pee out of Petunia. Hand held vac, regular vac, mixer etc. She runs and hides in the closet.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

Kachina624 — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:23:17 GMT

@Trailrun23 wrote:
Today I saw an article about a huge python that had escaped (or was dumped) somewhere in Florida. It was found and captured and was a female carrying 1200 eggs. People were upset that it was killed. Wish they would make it against the law to sell or own exotic pets like pythons, etc. People buy them when they are tiny and as soon as they grow too big to manage, they just simply dump them in a park or a field, and then someone gets hurt or traumatized and the " pet" is killed. I know they still sell baby alligators in some places in Florida. I just don't know why anyone would buy one. I don't think they are cute even when they are babies!

@Trailrun23 Those snakes are breeding and reproducing in the Everglades; the 1200 egg mama was probably born there. Its quite a problem as they are destroying native wildlife. They even have contests to see who can find and kill the largest specimen.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

Kachina624 — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:26:47 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
@Kachina624 Are CPAP machines noisy? If so, I'm safe. Anything that makes nose scares the pee out of Petunia. Hand held vac, regular vac, mixer etc. She runs and hides in the closet.

@CrazyKittyLvr2 They can't be too noisy since people use them when sleeping. I never heard one.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

fthunt — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:43:40 GMT

My cousin visited with one few years ago - there was a su*king sound as the breathing and air in the tube work together.

Now I see some kind of patch you stick on shoulder - must be more electronic now. They keep improving the equipment every time I see one one TV.

No clue how it works...........

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

Mz iMac — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 01:04:55 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:

What is wrong with your basic puppy, kitty, bird, gerbil, bunny?

A gerbil is a glorified mouse.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

Nonametoday — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 03:40:05 GMT

If there was a "sucking" sound, the mask did not fit properly. There should be no more sound than a mild sound of the motor which is about like the motor of your computer.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

phoenixbrd — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 03:50:06 GMT

The snake belongs in nature....he is doing what would come naturally in his indigenous habitat but not so acceptable as a city dweller. 🪱

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

RedTop — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 03:57:50 GMT

The article I saw said the snake was a reticulated python that turned aggressive, and the owner was on life support in critical condition.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:03:34 GMT

@RedTop Thanks for the information. The artcle I saw didn't say the type of snake.

Good gravy, 15ft. of snake that is basically a giant muscle.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

Carolina925 — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:06:43 GMT

This has bothered me for some time. People buy these snakes then get tired of them and just let them go. They are destroying our native wildlife. Same with people who buy exotic fish and throw them in the river or lake. I know a ban wouldn't work because people always find a way and you can get most anything on the internet now but there's got to be some way to put a stop to this.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

millieshops — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:36:18 GMT

@Trailrun23 Laws don't stop a whole group of those selling lots of animals just as they don't stop others from feeding various sorts of wild life in areas where laws make it unwise or even illegal.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

PhilaLady1 — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:33:39 GMT

Local news stated that the police department said that they are animal lovers but chose to kill the snake to try to save the guy's life. Neighbors reported that they knew that the man had many pet snakes in his house.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

chlema — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:00:53 GMT

@RedTop wrote:
The article I saw said the snake was a reticulated python that turned aggressive, and the owner was on life support in critical condition.

My news feed shows that the man has died.

Re: Sometimes Sympathy Is Hard To Come By

RainCityWoman — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 21:33:09 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
Well, at least I don't have to worry about Petunia (8 lb. cat) killing me in my sleep.

I just hope there were no kids in that house.

The only worry I have is that my 19.2 pound red tabby, Sheldon, will knock me down and accidentally kill me. He is famous for running to get ahead of me and than cutting in front of me.