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Woman Asphyxiated by Pet Snake
Virginia: 25-year-old Amanda Ruth Black has been asphyxiated by her pet snake apparently while trying to medicate it. Her body was found by her husband and the agitated snake was found in a bedroom and taken by animal control.
Experts warn that even though pythons are not venomous they require careful handling. They can quickly become dangerous if they are startled or fed incorrectly. Reticulated pythons can grow to 30 feet, rivaling anacondas for length.
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