Dead Python Removed From Vacated House in Middletown

Charges could be filed against the snake's owner for failure to provide adequate shelter.

Middletown Township Animal Control removed a dead python from a house on George Street, in the township's River Plaza section on Thursday. The incident is currently under investigation by MCSPCA Chief Buddy Amato. He said the pet snake was housed in a wooden crate outfitted with a heat lamp. But the gas and electric have been shut off, and the very cold temperatures in recent days likely killed the reptile, Amato said. Pythons are accustomed to a tropical climate, he explained.  Amato has the names of two young men — "persons of interest," he said — who were recently living in the house. The mother of one of them was contacted by the MCSPCA. She said the snake belonged to her son, Amato said.   Investigators are looking for a dog and cat …

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justme

8:38 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013

No, they don't need to be revised. If you choose to take on the responsibilities of an animal - any animal - that cannot care for itself due to cage/housing conditions/regulations, then you should be held responsible if your neglect ends in that animals death. It's reprehensible to allow an animal to die simply because you are too stupid to provide simple care, or find someone who can.   more ›

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