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http://tvblogs.nationalgeographic.com/2013/04/10/zombie-snake-attack/
unlike mammals, reptile reflexes remain deadly after death. In fact, they can still bite and deliver a killing dose of venom up to an hour after being decapitated. And after Thomas delivered what he thought was a deadly blow, the snake’s head–severed from its body–continued to scan the area, waiting for an opportunity to strike:

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By pestering the snake this man actually put his family in more danger. I’m surprised that national geographic would post this and treat it like a heroic thing on top of that. Videos like this encourage that sort of behaviour towards animals and make it seem ‘ok’. Rattle snakes are deadly, but they don’t deserve to die because of it. That’s asking for trouble.

>>2
this wasn’t a case of a human defending himself, it was a case of someone killing an animal for no good reason. By ‘no choice’ you mean ‘Had plenty of alternate opportunities to deal with an animal rather then killing it’. It would have been better if he left it alone and kept an eye on it while animal control came.

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I cannot believe how irresponsible and ridiculous this piece was, generated by an organization that I would expect to provide responsible journalism and conservation ethics. ‘A deadly predator’ for whom animal control would be too slow and that posed so serious risk to someone’s family that it needed to be decapitated? Snakes extremely rarely attack without provocation and this animal could have been easily and safely relocated.

I am appalled that National Geographic would spread sensational fear mongering and actively encourage misunderstanding and violence towards a wild animal which realistically poses a very minor threat to humans, instead of appreciation, caution and sensible management.

This does NOT the principles that NG was founded on and I will be rescinding my financial donations to this organisation and canceling my subscription.

I too am cancelling my subscription. I agree with Fiona, this is completely against what I though NG supported. Not to mention NG gives out funding for many wildlife related programs, several probably involving snake species. In this day and age, wildlife can NOT support these kind of killings, that are unregulated and despicable.

I can’t believe National Geographic makes this kind of bullsh*t sensationalist TV that goes against their missions as an organization. Even worse to post it on the internet where more people will see it. Truly sad and surprising.

This guy was more interested in filming his snake murder than in any legitimate protection of his family. Nat Geo should be ashamed for sensationalizing and promoting this behaviour.

I love how they said “his” garage. What about the whole snakes “land” before that garage was ever there?

>>9
He clearly hasn't read the bible!

How can I cancel my 4chan subscription?

>>11
By going to Reddit.

Nat Geo, huh? In case you're interested: the one that is shiny, reflective gold instead of the usual yellow has naked lolies in it.