Knife and gun crime are a serious problem in city culture - it's horrific to hear of young boys (usually) killing people of their own age with this weapons. Gang warfare is a very real issue and local authorities in places like London are doing their best to tackle it.But police near Bristol might have to set up an 'adder amnesty' and establish a 'black mamba special branch' after news today of a youth gang in Bradley Stoke attacking a boy with a one-metre green python. The boy was bitten and taken to hospital - with specialists from Bristol Zoo brought into to advise.
It's a remarkable and curious story and shows that bullying takes on many forms and that gangs will stop at nothing to hurt others. Where did the lads get this snake from - and how do they manage to hide it from their parents... unless it's a pet? I don't only pity the boy who was obviously shocked by the ordeal but the poor snake is being mistreated and I'm sure the RSPCA will be monitoring the situation.
And since my sister and brother-in-law live quite close to this incident, I'll make sure they're aware to check their garages and sheds when they get back from their hols...
(Photo credit: Wolfgang Wedenig)
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I used to work as a DJ in a Goth/Metal club, where many of the regulars would try to outdo each other in the outlandishness of their get-up. This was usually all well and good as far as eye-candy and interesting things to look at from the booth went, but one night some silly girl brought in a large python. She had either not considered that snakes have a strong sense of vibration or didn't care and the poor thing was freaking out. Despite its obvious fear and discomfort, as the door-lady and I sat trying to soothe it with gentle stroking and good vibes(which worked to an extent, it didn't bite anyone. That, combined with the fact that they are non-venomous, should give your sis some peace of mind. If they do bite, it hurts and tetanus will ahve to be guarded against, but they need not fear too much! Pythons are pretty gentle really.
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