American fined for walking a snake without a leash
Resident of the American city, Sioux falls, South Dakota, was fined $ 190 for the fact that he was making a Royal Python without a leash. On it informs Agency Associated Press.
Service animal control was interested in the man after receiving complaints about a snake crawling in the Park. Python owner claims he was stunned when he was approached by the officer and issued a ticket for “running at large animal.” “He actually told me to tie a rope snake,” says the man.
A representative of animal control Julie DeJong reported that current city laws prohibit the release of Pets into the street without a leash. The snake, according to her, it would be possible to walk in the box. “If she’s in a public place without a leash, she is free, she explained. — The laws do not make much distinction between animals.”
DeJong added that the fans of snakes, you should consider the negative emotions that cause their Pets are many. The owner of the Python believes that it is able to affect people’s attitudes to snakes. “This is my life’s purpose, he says. To show people that snakes aren’t killers”. Man plans to appeal the fine in court.
Royal pythons — non-venomous snakes of West and Central Africa, grows to 1.2−1.5 meters in length. Because of the relatively small size and calm temperament they are easy to keep in captivity, so they are very popular with animal lovers.
In March it was reported that Spanish police have launched an investigation against a resident of the city of Loja, feed your Royal Python live puppies and kittens.