ACO
09-02-2008, 03:56 PM
Python Attacks Teen
Reported by: Maria Silva
Tuesday, Sep 2, 2008 @02:02pm CST
A Las Vegas teen is recovering after being attacked by her own Burmese python.
The girl's father says he was forced to kill the snake to save his daughter.
The family says they never imagined the pet they loved would attack. While they didn't want their faces shown, they told reporters they're coming forward to remind others about the possible dangers.
"She was wrapped around my ribs and every time I moved she'd squeeze them tighter so I couldn't breathe 13-old Katherine said. Katherine's uncle and father came to her rescue.
"As I was untangling, it was wrapping around me and her both; it had my feet tied together," Katherine's uncle said.
The python was at about 15 feet long and weighed in at 40 lb. with plenty of sharp teeth. The Burmese python wasn't budging.
"Stuck my hand between mouth and leg where the snake had a bite, wouldn't come off, grabbed a knife, cut the snake's head," the father explained.
The family says they kept their pet python of four years, named Victoria, in a large tank with locks. Victoria broke out and slithered her way into Katherine's room.
"I'm just glad they were there because I don't know what I would have done if I was there by myself," Katherine said.
Having survived this ordeal the family now says they've learned a valuable lesson.
"If you've got children in the house, you shouldn't have them," Katherine's father said. "If you have one of your own, pay attention."
Reported by: Maria Silva
Tuesday, Sep 2, 2008 @02:02pm CST
A Las Vegas teen is recovering after being attacked by her own Burmese python.
The girl's father says he was forced to kill the snake to save his daughter.
The family says they never imagined the pet they loved would attack. While they didn't want their faces shown, they told reporters they're coming forward to remind others about the possible dangers.
"She was wrapped around my ribs and every time I moved she'd squeeze them tighter so I couldn't breathe 13-old Katherine said. Katherine's uncle and father came to her rescue.
"As I was untangling, it was wrapping around me and her both; it had my feet tied together," Katherine's uncle said.
The python was at about 15 feet long and weighed in at 40 lb. with plenty of sharp teeth. The Burmese python wasn't budging.
"Stuck my hand between mouth and leg where the snake had a bite, wouldn't come off, grabbed a knife, cut the snake's head," the father explained.
The family says they kept their pet python of four years, named Victoria, in a large tank with locks. Victoria broke out and slithered her way into Katherine's room.
"I'm just glad they were there because I don't know what I would have done if I was there by myself," Katherine said.
Having survived this ordeal the family now says they've learned a valuable lesson.
"If you've got children in the house, you shouldn't have them," Katherine's father said. "If you have one of your own, pay attention."