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Brit Gang Uses Snake to Attack Teen

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 9, 2009 8:11 AM CDT

(Newser) – A gang of young British toughs armed with snakes used a python to bite a teen they pinned to a wall, reports the Guardian. The 14-year-old boy is recovering with two puncture wounds in his hand. He suffered breathing difficulties, but paramedics say that was due to panic and not to any venom from the snake, which they believe was a python, based on the boy's description and consultation with the Bristol zoo. Police are hunting for the gang.

A python.
A python.   (©Wm Jas)
A London teen was pinned to a wall by a gang armed with snakes.
A London teen was pinned to a wall by a gang armed with snakes.   (©Arcadiareptiles)
A London gang used a python to attack a teenager.
A London gang used a python to attack a teenager.   (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
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COMMENTS
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riffran
Aug 10, 2009 2:46 AM CDT
nice!...so true
Altoecko
Aug 9, 2009 5:27 AM CDT
WelcomeTo313, I'm disappointed I can only thumb up you once.
DaytonAve.
Aug 9, 2009 4:06 AM CDT
Ya dude we never see crazy shit happen in America thanks to guns. America would definitely plunge into complete chaos where gangs of men will rome the streets with pythons if anyone ever took away are precious god given GUNS.

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