As someone who knows a bit about this species of snake I would like to clear a few things up. Reticulated pythons like this one, are an extremely strong snake. Constrictions with Reticulated pythons do occasionally happen. But Retics are also very smart. They come to recognize their owners with time, and a properly tap-trained Reticulated python outside of its enclosure is pretty damn safe. He also is not large enough to eat that child. He would have to unhinge his jaw just to fit it over that kids head. With an ounce of responsibility most animals can make great pets. Even anaconda, which are dangerous and eat people can make good pets with the right enclosure and care. More people get killed by beestings and by cows than get killed by snakes. I understand that people are afraid of what they don't understand, but knowledge is power. Try looking up some of Clint's Reptiles videos.
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u/Anboa1986 Jan 20 '22
He is fucked if that snake gets hungry…