Python Trial: Jaren Hare and Charles Darnell found guilty in snake-related death of Shaiunna Hare
Bushnell, Florida -- It took a jury of six about two hours of deliberations to find 34-year-old Charles Darnell and 21-year-old Jaren Hare guilty on all counts against them.
Each was found guilty of manslaughter, third degree murder and child neglect in the death of Hare's 2-year-old daughter Shaiunna, who was killed after she was strangled by the family's pet python in 2009.
http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/200978/19/Guilty-verdicts-in-Python-Trial


Clarkesville GA: Locals object to commercial reptile sales in residential area
At the Clarkesville City Council meeting Monday, members heard from a resident who objected to a neighbor operating a commercial reptile business out of his home.
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/53137/

Longview WA: Longview man's snake taken by animal control.
A Longview man had one of his exotic snakes taken away after a report from neighbors the animals had gotten loose.
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/Longview-pet-owner-cited-after-snakes-reportedly-on-the-loose-125586278.html

Salem OH: Proposed ordinance deals with animals
No lions, tigers or bears - no poisonous, venomous or constricting snakes -no wild, exotic or dangerous animals allowed. That's what's being proposed in a city ordinance which came before the Rules & Ordinances Committee of city council Tuesday night regarding limits to the number of dogs or cats permitted in one household.
http://www.salemnews.net/page/content.detail/id/544179/Proposed-ordinance-deals-with-animals.html?nav=5007

MN: Stillwater Police Investigate Stabbing Death of Pet Snake
Stillwater Police are investigating a bizarre break-in in which a pet snake was stabbed to death.
http://kstp.com/article/stories/s2199689.shtml