![]() ![]() “We can do something to prevent tragic situations,” Morton said. She said the Humane Society of the United States would like to see more regulations. ![]() Morton said Indiana doesn’t know how many constrictor snakes are owned by people in the state. “Giant constrictor snakes, like pythons, they’re really powerful wild animals who are certainly capable of killing an adult human.” Samantha Morton, the Indiana director for the Humane Society of the United States, said 13 people have died from large constrictor snakes in the U.S. “That’s why the state of Indiana has stringent laws,” Alting said. Some of these beasts can grow up to 30 feet long. “Unfortunately, I think sometimes, throughout the country, citizens get attached to these animals and perhaps forget the nature of the beast,” Alting said. “Although I’m open-minded to listening to them on what suggestions they may have,” he said.Īccording to the society, Indiana has 19 incidents involving large constrictor snakes. Ron Alting.Īlting is responding to the Humane Society of the United States’ call for action. “I’m not sure what you could add,” said state Sen. Legislators, though, say Indiana’s laws are already strict and that it comes down to the responsibility of the animal owner. One last week killed 36-year-old Laura Hurst, of Battle Ground, in an Oxford home. (WLFI) - Indiana lawmakers say they are open to hearing more on how laws could be stronger when it comes to constrictor snakes. ![]()
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