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Old 01-25-2018, 05:52 PM   #2
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In fact another article refutes the verdict and says it's pretty much impossible, but do you think this headline will reach as many people?

Snake expert doubts pet python killed Daniel Brandon

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-42817364

A leading snake enthusiast has questioned whether a pet python was responsible for killing its owner.

Daniel Brandon, 31, died from asphyxiation at his home near Basingstoke, Hampshire, in August.

A coroner ruled there was no doubt his death was "as a result of contact" with his 8ft (2.4m) pet python named Tiny.

Chairman of the Federation of British Herpetologists Chris Newman said: "I frankly don't see how the snake could have been responsible due to its size.