Seth The Reticulated Python Was Out Hunting, And B..

Seth the reticulated python was out hunting, and being the opportunistic hunter that they are, he locked in on a stray cat, constricted the feline, and was ready to consume the carcass. At this point, he was attacked by a human who threw a drain cover on him. Seth sustained a minor fracture, but it would have hurt- just like any other fracture. And being a sentient being, he would have suffered.

Many of you may find that Seth got what he deserved- especially when you think it could happen to your cat or small dog.

For many, it will be difficult to feel empathy for a python: scary, slithery, silent, dangerous… Generally unappreciated and unwanted.

It is easy to love one species, hate another, tolerate some at our convenience (until they cross our threshold), and despise the ones we fear.

But do we really have to kill or hurt them? Or remove them out of our sight for our comfort? If so, why? What does it say about our society as a developed country?

[FIGHT OR FLIGHT]

In the video posted in the comment section, you’ll notice how our trained wildlife rescue officer taps him towards the end of his body to urge him in his way. All Seth wanted to do was to get away from whatever that was at his tail end. He knew we (humans) were that, but his instincts, just like other snakes, is to flee, not fight (especially for predators as large as us). They prefer to reserve their energy for their prey like rats, or the opportunistic meal of a chicken or cat.

[MYTHS]

Reticulated pythons in Singapore do not swallow humans. Why? Because of their available diet. They do not grow to magnificent sizes because their prey is mainly rodents, at times other smaller mammals and opportunistically, community cats.

#ACRES #Coexistence #Biodiversity

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ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society) is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare.

ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

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